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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Part of the largest public university music program in the United States
•One of the most globally respected music colleges
•700+ music events presented annually
FACULTY & TRAINING
•12 voice faculty members including 10 studio teachers and 2 collaborative piano professors
•80+ students pursuing vocal performance degrees at all levels
•Faculty include Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Fellows, Grammy and Oscar nominees
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•70+ student ensembles including A Cappella Choir, Concert Choir, and University Singers
•Opera Theatre productions and master classes with international guest artists
•Proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth offers performances with Dallas Opera, Fort Worth Symphony, and more
FACILITIES
•Murchison Performing Arts Center with Winspear Performance Hall and Lyric Theater
•State-of-the-art acoustics and over 300 practice rooms
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Patricia Racette, Emily Pulley, Scott Scully, Michael Mayes (Metropolitan Opera)
•Mark McCrory (Lyric Opera of Chicago world premiere)
•Graduates performing at Royal Opera House, Vienna State Opera, and Paris Opera
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$75Waiver
International Fee
$85Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
December Audition ConsiderationNov 1, 2025
Priority (Jan/Feb Auditions)Dec 1, 2025
Final Video AuditionFeb 15, 2026
Auditions
In-Person Audition (Denton, TX)Dec 5, 2025
In-Person Audition (Denton, TX)Jan 31, 2026
In-Person Audition (Denton, TX)Feb 7, 2026
In-Person Audition (Denton, TX)Feb 28, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS, 5-8 min total
•ONE ART SONG OR ARIA in English
•ONE ART SONG OR ARIA in another language
OPTIONAL THIRD SELECTION
•A musical theater selection may be added
•Must begin the audition with an art song or aria
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Screening/video: pre-recorded piano tracks or live piano accompaniment
•In-person: bring your own pianist or use a UNT collaborative pianist
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
SCREENING VIDEO
•Must include both audio and video
•Unedited, without artificial audio enhancement
•Recorded within the past six months
•Check quality and playability before upload
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS, 5-8 min total
•Same repertoire requirements as screening
•May perform the same repertoire or select new pieces
•Optional third musical theater selection
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Bring your own pianist or use a UNT collaborative pianist
•Sight reading may be included
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to UNT via Common App or school website
•Step 2: Complete a separate College of Music application via Acceptd (opens September 1)
•Step 3: Audition on a scheduled date after faculty review
DEADLINES
•November 1 for consideration at the December audition date
•December 1 preferred for January and February audition dates
•February 15 final deadline for video auditions
What's The Process
SCREENING (REQUIRED)
•Video screening is the first round of audition for all voice applicants
•Submit via Acceptd after completing UNT and College of Music applications
•Videos must include both audio and video, unedited, without artificial audio enhancement
•Recordings must be from within the past six months
LIVE AUDITION
•Held on campus in Denton, TX on scheduled audition dates
•Audition details sent after application submission and faculty review
•If all in-person spots are full, a final video audition may be submitted by Feb 15
Scholarship Info
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP WAIVER
•Out-of-state students awarded a competitive scholarship of $1,000+ attend at the resident tuition rate
•Waiver valued at $8,244-$10,992 annually for most out-of-state students
•Oklahoma residents with qualifying tuition rate save approximately $2,400 annually
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Create a profile in the Eagle Scholarship Portal by March 1
•Auto-matched to eligible scholarship opportunities
•Merit-based and first-come, first-served for fall enrollment
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Academic School Information
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
59%
Grad Rate
33,680
Enrollment
$57,010
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,164
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,244
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,352
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,816
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,452
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,489
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,573
Family Income $110k+$21,829
