West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION
•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited
•All-Steinway School
•Ranked among Best Colleges programs
TRAINING
•8 semesters of applied voice lessons with increasing credit hours
•Opera Production participation required (2 semesters)
•Chamber ensemble and concert ensemble participation every semester
•Music theory, aural activities, and music history coursework
•Piano proficiency requirements and minor lesson
•Foreign language study required
FACILITIES
•Swope Music Building with dedicated rehearsal spaces, performance spaces, and practice rooms
•Presser Music Library on site
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•200+ concerts annually across the Wells School of Music
•Multiple choral ensembles: Concert Choir, Mastersingers, Orpheus Singers, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz
•Live stream events available via Vimeo
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Songs
THREE CLASSICAL SONGS, memorized
•English and foreign language must both be represented
•No choral music excerpts or musical theatre
REPERTOIRE EXAMPLES
•Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias
•Joan Boytim vocal books
•Spiritual and folk song arrangements
•British or American Art Song (Britten, Vaughan Williams, Barber, Hundley, Beach)
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
MUSIC RESUME (required)
•Performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire performed
•Private study experience or lessons
•Any other relevant musical information
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to the university via Common App or WCU application
•Step 2: Register for an Audition Day through the Admissions Portal after submitting university application
•Step 3: Notification of acceptance sent by email after audition
ELIGIBILITY
•Rolling admissions
•Music applicants are encouraged to apply early
VISIT OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior Academic Shadow Days available (spring semester)
•Sit in on classes, participate in studio hour with voice faculty and current students
•Lunch with WSOM Student Ambassadors
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus required (Audition Day)
•Conversation-style interview with vocal studio faculty about interest in the degree
•Must earn minimum audition score for acceptance into the program
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
•Submit music resume through the admissions portal at least 3 days prior to audition
•Transfer students should bring a list of repertoire performed in recent recitals or juries
CONTACT
•Brittany Grason, Associate Director of Music Admission: bgrason@wcupa.edu
•General inquiries: musicinfo@wcupa.edu
Scholarship Info
WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awards based on audition performance scores, instrument demand, and demonstrated financial need
•Must complete a successful WSOM audition, be admitted to the university, and fill out FAFSA
•Notification occurs mid-March
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Academic School Information
3.40
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
14,067
Enrollment
$61,258
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,687
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,511
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,673
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$16,800
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,340
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,275
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,846
Family Income $110k+$26,575
