All undergraduate students who wish to major in music (in all areas aside from Ethnomusicology) and all graduate students pursuing degrees in performance must audition. Undergraduate students interested in majoring in music theory, music history, or composition should email somadmit@uw.edu before signing up for an audition.
Winter audition sign-ups will open on November 15.
Fall audition sign-ups will open on August 15 (current UW students only).
If you have questions about auditions, please contact somadmit@uw.edu.
Students interested in the BA Music History, BA Music Theory, or BM Composition should contact SoMadmit@uw.edu for more information.
New Student Auditions - Fall 2025 entrance
| Audition Type | Audition Date | Sign Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental, Vocal, & Music Education Entrance Auditions (all areas) | January 18, 2025 | online sign-ups available November 15, 2024 to January 3, 2025. Vocalists must sign up by December 27, 2024 |
| Instrumental, Vocal, & Music Education Entrance Auditions (all areas) | February 1, 2025 | online sign-ups available November 15, 2024 to January 17, 2025. Vocalists must sign up by January 10, 2025 |
Current UW Student Auditions - Fall 2024 entrance
| Audition Type | Audition Date | Sign Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Music Major Auditions | September 20, 2024 | online sign-ups available August 15, 2024 to September 6, 2024. Vocalists must sign up by August 30, 2024. |
| Non-Major Faculty Lesson Auditions | September 20, 2024 | online sign-ups available August 15, 2024 to September 6, 2024. Vocalists must sign up by August 30, 2024. |
More information regarding entrance auditions and ensemble auditions