All undergraduate students who wish to major in music (in all areas aside from Ethnomusicology and Music History) and all graduate students pursuing degrees in performance must audition. Please reference Undergraduate & Graduate Auditions and Suggested Audition Repertoire for further details.
Winter audition sign-ups for Fall, 2027 admission - OPENS ON NOVEMBER 15, 2026
Fall audition sign-ups - OPENS ON JULY 15, 2026
If you have questions about auditions, please contact somadmit@uw.edu.
Students interested in the BA Ethnomusicology, BA Music History, BA Music Theory, or BM Composition should contact SoMadmit@uw.edu for more information.
New Student Auditions - Fall 2027 entrance
| Audition Type | Audition Date | Sign Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental, Vocal, & Music Education Entrance Auditions (all areas) | January 23, 2027 | Sign-up opens November 15, 2026 Closes January 7, 2026. Vocalists must sign up by January 1, 2027 |
| Instrumental Entrance Audition (Organ Only) | TBD | Sign-up opens November 15, 2026 |
| Instrumental, Vocal, & Music Education Entrance Auditions (all areas except bassoon) | February 6, 2027 | Sign-up opens November 15, 2026 Closes January 21, 2026. Vocalists must sign up by January 14, 2027 |
Current UW Student Auditions - Fall 2026 entrance
| Audition Type | Audition Date | Sign Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Music Major Auditions | September 25, 2026 | online sign-ups available July 15, 2026 to September 11, 2026. Vocalists must sign up by September 4, 2026. |
| Non-Major Faculty Lesson Auditions | September 25, 2026 | online sign-ups available July 15, 2026 to September 11, 2026. Vocalists must sign up by September 4, 2026. |
More information regarding entrance auditions and ensemble auditions