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In-Person Only

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BM Music History

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The Music History BM studies literature, genres, forms, styles and technical vocabulary of Western art music within broader cultural and humanistic contexts.

Students develop aural and written analysis plus advanced historical-research tools alongside theory, performance and conducting.

Professional Development

The sequence culminates in a significant independent research project.

Degree Flexibility

Upper-level history electives let students shape the research focus while retaining applied study, ensembles and the Wells School music core.

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

14.2K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,778

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,600

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,894

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,331

After aid

Coa 25 26 · wcupa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The Music History BM studies literature, genres, forms, styles and technical vocabulary of Western art music within broader cultural and humanistic contexts.

Students develop aural and written analysis plus advanced historical-research tools alongside theory, performance and conducting.

Professional Development

The sequence culminates in a significant independent research project.

Degree Flexibility

Upper-level history electives let students shape the research focus while retaining applied study, ensembles and the Wells School music core.

Program Highlights

Training

The Music History BM studies literature, genres, forms, styles and technical vocabulary of Western art music within broader cultural and humanistic contexts.

Students develop aural and written analysis plus advanced historical-research tools alongside theory, performance and conducting.

Professional Development

The sequence culminates in a significant independent research project.

Degree Flexibility

Upper-level history electives let students shape the research focus while retaining applied study, ensembles and the Wells School music core.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$45

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

Dates TBA

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Audition Requirements · wcupa.edu

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Application Process

Apply to WCU through Common App or the university application

After submitting the university application, register for an Audition Day in the Admissions Portal

Submit supplemental degree materials at least three days before the audition

Audition Dates

Published in-person dates for the 2025-26 season have passed; contact Music Admissions about alternate arrangements

The next Audition Day schedule has not yet been published

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete an in-person audition on your primary instrument

Requirements vary by studio instrument and degree program; follow the official audition-requirements page

Earn the minimum audition score required for the selected major

Scholarship Info

Wells School of Music Scholarships

Awards consider audition scores, instrument demand, and demonstrated financial need

Applicants must complete a successful Wells School audition, gain university admission, and submit the FAFSA

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

14.2K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,778

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,600

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,894

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,331

After aid

Coa 25 26 · wcupa.edu College Scorecard

Training

The Music History BM studies literature, genres, forms, styles and technical vocabulary of Western art music within broader cultural and humanistic contexts.

Students develop aural and written analysis plus advanced historical-research tools alongside theory, performance and conducting.

Professional Development

The sequence culminates in a significant independent research project.

Degree Flexibility

Upper-level history electives let students shape the research focus while retaining applied study, ensembles and the Wells School music core.

Updated Jul 27, 1:53 PM