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Music Scholarship

•Combine performance study with intensive work in music history, literature and cultural context.

•Students participate in ensembles, recitals and Milwaukee-area professional opportunities.

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3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

16.8K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

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In-State Tuition

$11,154

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Out-of-State Tuition

$24,004

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Average Net Price

$15,014

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Music Scholarship

•Combine performance study with intensive work in music history, literature and cultural context.

•Students participate in ensembles, recitals and Milwaukee-area professional opportunities.

Program Highlights

Music Scholarship

•Combine performance study with intensive work in music history, literature and cultural context.

•Students participate in ensembles, recitals and Milwaukee-area professional opportunities.

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On-Campus Audition/Interview

Dec 4, 2026Feb 12, 2027Mar 5, 2027Apr 2, 2027

Voice-Only Audition/Interview

Feb 15, 2027Mar 12, 2027

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Audition Requirements

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•Upload a one-page PDF of at least 100 words describing your desired musical career and how UWM will help prepare you.

Repertoire List

•Prepare the current repertoire and technical requirements published for your principal instrument or voice area.

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Application Process

•Apply to UWM, then complete the Peck School of the Arts music application.

•In-person auditions are recommended; digital submission and a virtual interview are available.

Scholarship

•Complete entrance requirements by March 1 for priority consideration.

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Application materials are due at least one week before the requested audition date.

•The audition day includes orientation, a Music Department convocation and faculty meetings.

•Music Education applicants also meet with Music Education faculty.

Scholarship Info

•Departmental scholarship priority consideration is available when entrance requirements are completed by March 1.

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

16.8K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,154

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,004

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,014

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Music Scholarship

•Combine performance study with intensive work in music history, literature and cultural context.

•Students participate in ensembles, recitals and Milwaukee-area professional opportunities.

Updated 1h ago