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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree offering the most flexibility of the School of Music degrees

Talent scholarships available for incoming undergraduate students

Training

Foundational studies in music theory and history with applied study and ensemble performance

Can be paired as a dual-major with other disciplines including STEM fields

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for graduate study in music or other fields (medicine, law, the humanities) and careers in related fields

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

15.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,079

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,268

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,290

Before aid

Average net price

$15,927

After aid

Resident · unr.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree offering the most flexibility of the School of Music degrees

Talent scholarships available for incoming undergraduate students

Training

Foundational studies in music theory and history with applied study and ensemble performance

Can be paired as a dual-major with other disciplines including STEM fields

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for graduate study in music or other fields (medicine, law, the humanities) and careers in related fields

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree offering the most flexibility of the School of Music degrees

Talent scholarships available for incoming undergraduate students

Training

Foundational studies in music theory and history with applied study and ensemble performance

Can be paired as a dual-major with other disciplines including STEM fields

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for graduate study in music or other fields (medicine, law, the humanities) and careers in related fields

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Scholarship and Financial Aid DeadlineFeb 15, 2027

Final Application DeadlineApr 7, 2027

Deadlines · unr.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Repertoire: audition on your principal instrument or voice

Voice applicants perform two pieces from contrasting genres, memorized

Instrumental and piano applicants present two pieces of contrasting styles that best show their technical and musical skill

Accompaniment

A staff accompanist is provided for live auditions; provide sheet music for the pianist

Video auditions may use a live accompanist or an instrumental-only backing track

Auditions · unr.edu

Good to Know

Application Steps

Step 1: Apply to the University of Nevada, Reno

Step 2: Audition for the School of Music (live or video)

Step 3: Apply for School of Music scholarships

Step 4: Take the music theory placement examination

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory placement examination — for course placement only, not admission

Scholarships

Talent scholarships available — must be admitted and submit a scholarship application

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply and be admitted to UNR as an undergraduate student before auditioning

Audition on your principal instrument or voice — live on campus or by recorded video

Both options receive equal consideration

Audition Options

Live audition: call (775) 784-6145 to reserve a time

Video audition: upload your recordings to the School of Music scholarship application

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Available to incoming undergraduate students

Must be admitted to UNR and submit a separate scholarship application

Audition is used for both program acceptance and scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

15.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,079

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,268

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,290

Before aid

Average net price

$15,927

After aid

Resident · unr.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Liberal-arts music degree offering the most flexibility of the School of Music degrees

Talent scholarships available for incoming undergraduate students

Training

Foundational studies in music theory and history with applied study and ensemble performance

Can be paired as a dual-major with other disciplines including STEM fields

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for graduate study in music or other fields (medicine, law, the humanities) and careers in related fields

Updated 2d ago