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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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Choral Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Training

•Choral Education combines seven semesters of primary voice study and a senior recital with Applied Voice Pedagogy, diction, choral conducting and methods for teaching choral music in middle and secondary schools.

•General-music pedagogy, classroom instruments, technology, diverse learners and instrumental pedagogy for choral educators broaden PK–12 preparation.

Teaching Experience

•Seven terms in University Choirs or Chamber Singers accompany field observation, learner-contact hours, portfolio assessment and pre-student-teaching placements.

•The licensure sequence culminates in elementary and middle/secondary student teaching plus seminar, while a music-education jury assesses sight-singing, piano and guitar/ukulele skills.

School Info

Snapshot

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•General-music pedagogy, classroom instruments, technology, diverse learners and instrumental pedagogy for choral educators broaden PK–12 preparation.

Teaching Experience

•Seven terms in University Choirs or Chamber Singers accompany field observation, learner-contact hours, portfolio assessment and pre-student-teaching placements.

•The licensure sequence culminates in elementary and middle/secondary student teaching plus seminar, while a music-education jury assesses sight-singing, piano and guitar/ukulele skills.

Program Highlights

Training

•General-music pedagogy, classroom instruments, technology, diverse learners and instrumental pedagogy for choral educators broaden PK–12 preparation.

Teaching Experience

•Seven terms in University Choirs or Chamber Singers accompany field observation, learner-contact hours, portfolio assessment and pre-student-teaching placements.

•The licensure sequence culminates in elementary and middle/secondary student teaching plus seminar, while a music-education jury assesses sight-singing, piano and guitar/ukulele skills.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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Auditions

Music Audition Day

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

Music Audition Day (scholarship deadline)Mar 5, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting Selections (no pop songs)

•Selections should contrast in historical period, tempo, or language

•Memorization is preferred

•All applicants will be asked to sight sing on audition day

Additional Materials

Teacher Recommendation

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

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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

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

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•General-music pedagogy, classroom instruments, technology, diverse learners and instrumental pedagogy for choral educators broaden PK–12 preparation.

Teaching Experience

•Seven terms in University Choirs or Chamber Singers accompany field observation, learner-contact hours, portfolio assessment and pre-student-teaching placements.

•The licensure sequence culminates in elementary and middle/secondary student teaching plus seminar, while a music-education jury assesses sight-singing, piano and guitar/ukulele skills.

Updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM