Washington State University
Program
Program Characteristics
— Study with renowned faculty including performers from Boston Lyric Opera, Indianapolis Opera, and Sacramento Opera
— Opera Workshop stages opera and musical theatre productions each semester — scenes and one-acts in fall, full production in spring with WSU Symphony Orchestra
— Concert Choir has completed international tours of Austria and South Korea
— Chamber Singers have toured Italy with performances in Florence, Venice, and the Vatican
— Graduates accepted into prominent programs including Eastman, Arizona State, and San Francisco Conservatory
— Near 100% placement rate for music education students
— Kemble Stout Music Listening Library, professional-quality recording studio, and electronic music lab
— Bryan Hall with 800-seat auditorium and three-manual 44-rank Schantz pipe organ
— Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large ensemble rehearsal rooms
— School of Music established in 1901 — over 125 years of musical excellence
— Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners
University AppApplication
Program AppApplication
— Art song, aria, or folk song preferred
— Repertoire should reflect singer's present stage of development
— Voice faculty prioritizes musicianship, quality, and evenness of tone over difficult literature
— Memorization strongly recommended
— Accompanist provided by WSU — bring sheet music for them
— May also sing unaccompanied
— Complete the School of Music Audition and Application Form (separate from university application)
— University application via Common App or direct WSU application ($70 fee, waiver available)
— Scholarship auditions held prior to January 31
— Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application for 700+ additional scholarship programs
— Students who do not qualify for studio voice may join a voice class and re-audition after one semester
— WSU uses test-free admissions — no SAT/ACT considered
— Approximately 30 minutes total
— Live on-campus audition preferred
— Video submission allowed for distance applicants
— Individual audition appointments available by arrangement
— Two prepared songs (accompanist provided)
— Pitch memory test
— Sight-singing test
— Basic keyboard skills demonstration
— Short interview with voice faculty
— Upload recording to YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud
— Share link via the School of Music Audition and Application Form
— Frame video to show instrument and technique clearly
— Focus on sound quality
— Dr. Julie Anne Wieck — jwieck@wsu.edu or 509-335-4331
— Available to students majoring or minoring in music
— Scholarship auditions held prior to January 31
— Contact the School of Music or Dr. Julie Anne Wieck for details
— Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application for 700+ scholarship programs
— FAFSA or WASFA for grants, loans, and work-study
— Study with renowned faculty including performers from Boston Lyric Opera, Indianapolis Opera, and Sacramento Opera
— Opera Workshop stages opera and musical theatre productions each semester — scenes and one-acts in fall, full production in spring with WSU Symphony Orchestra
— Concert Choir has completed international tours of Austria and South Korea
— Chamber Singers have toured Italy with performances in Florence, Venice, and the Vatican
— Graduates accepted into prominent programs including Eastman, Arizona State, and San Francisco Conservatory
— Near 100% placement rate for music education students
— Kemble Stout Music Listening Library, professional-quality recording studio, and electronic music lab
— Bryan Hall with 800-seat auditorium and three-manual 44-rank Schantz pipe organ
— Kimbrough Music Building with concert halls and large ensemble rehearsal rooms
— School of Music established in 1901 — over 125 years of musical excellence
— Internationally recognized faculty including Fulbright Scholars and national award winners
Academic School Information
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.
