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In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1977

Flexible liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in Music with room for a second major or minor

Training

Music theory, aural skills, history of European art music, and applied lessons in your primary area

Upper-division jury required before graduation

25 ensembles open to all majors

100% of courses taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)

Performance & Productions

25 ensembles including bands, orchestras, jazz, choral, and chamber groups

Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester

Facilities

Light Recital Hall (350-seat with excellent acoustics)

Greenhill Center of the Arts: teaching studios and multimedia classrooms

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.4K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,236

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,336

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$21,418

Before aid

Average net price

$14,158

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uww.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 23h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1977

Flexible liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in Music with room for a second major or minor

Training

Music theory, aural skills, history of European art music, and applied lessons in your primary area

Upper-division jury required before graduation

25 ensembles open to all majors

100% of courses taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)

Performance & Productions

25 ensembles including bands, orchestras, jazz, choral, and chamber groups

Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester

Facilities

Light Recital Hall (350-seat with excellent acoustics)

Greenhill Center of the Arts: teaching studios and multimedia classrooms

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1977

Flexible liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in Music with room for a second major or minor

Training

Music theory, aural skills, history of European art music, and applied lessons in your primary area

Upper-division jury required before graduation

25 ensembles open to all majors

100% of courses taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)

Performance & Productions

25 ensembles including bands, orchestras, jazz, choral, and chamber groups

Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester

Facilities

Light Recital Hall (350-seat with excellent acoustics)

Greenhill Center of the Arts: teaching studios and multimedia classrooms

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshman · uww.edu

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Qualtrics

Auditions

Music Audition Day

Aug 28, 2026Feb 5 & 20, 2027Apr 23, 2027

Music Audition Day (scholarship deadline)Mar 5, 2027

Music · uww.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Voice Repertoire

Two Contrasting Selections (no pop songs)

Selections should contrast in historical period, tempo, or language

Memorization is preferred

Voice applicants will be asked to sight sing on audition day

Additional Materials

Repertoire List (Keyboard or Instrumental Primary)

Keyboard: two contrasting solo keyboard selections (memorization optional), contrasting in period, tempo, or style

Instrumental: solo(s) and/or etudes of contrasting style, about 8 minutes total

Scales and sight-reading may be requested for instrumental auditions

Teacher Recommendation

Ask a private instructor or high school director to submit the Music Teacher Recommendation form

Audition Req.Pdf · uww.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Music Major Audition Application and supporting forms at least two weeks before your preferred audition date

Students may not begin a music major or enroll in music courses until accepted by the Department of Music through audition

Must audition on or before March 5, 2027 for 26/27 scholarship consideration

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation for course placement only, not admission

Contact

Department of Music: music@uww.edu, (262) 472-1310

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to UW-Whitewater for university admission first

Submit the Music Major Audition Application via Qualtrics at least two weeks before your preferred audition date

Ask a private instructor or high school director to submit the Teacher Recommendation form

Audition in your primary performance area on a scheduled audition date

Audition Expectations

9:15-9:45 AM: parking and registration

9:45-10:00 AM: welcome and faculty introductions

10:00 AM: warm-up

10:15 AM: auditions begin

Post-audition: meet with studio faculty for questions and feedback

The Department of Music does not provide accompanists for instrumental auditions

Contact

Department of Music: music@uww.edu, (262) 472-1310

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Audition determines music scholarship eligibility

Must audition on or before March 5, 2027 for 26/27 scholarship consideration

Scholarship Deadline

Scholarship audition deadline: Friday, March 5, 2027

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.4K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,236

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,336

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$21,418

Before aid

Average net price

$14,158

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uww.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1977

Flexible liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in Music with room for a second major or minor

Training

Music theory, aural skills, history of European art music, and applied lessons in your primary area

Upper-division jury required before graduation

25 ensembles open to all majors

100% of courses taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)

Performance & Productions

25 ensembles including bands, orchestras, jazz, choral, and chamber groups

Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester

Facilities

Light Recital Hall (350-seat with excellent acoustics)

Greenhill Center of the Arts: teaching studios and multimedia classrooms

Updated 23h ago