Entrance and Scholarship Auditions
Your live performance audition will be limited in length to 10 to 15 minutes, including entrance, performance, and exit. Voice and Music Education auditions require additional evaluation. Please review Suggested Audition Repertoire to plan for your audition for your intended major. You may contact the studio faculty with questions regarding audition repertoire. Please contact SoMadmit@uw.edu with any other questions or concerns. See below for further information regarding video auditions.
Scholarships are awarded yearly following the January and February auditions. Students who are pursuing degrees in performance will automatically be considered for scholarship at the time of their audition.
All auditions are for entrance in Fall Quarter.
Once you have submitted your UW application, please sign up for a School of Music audition online: music.washington.edu/audition-sign-ups
New Major and Faculty Lesson Auditions (for current UW students) - Fall 2017 entrance
| Audition Type | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Major and Faculty Lesson Auditions (for current UW students) |
Fishbowl | September 22, 2017 |
New Student Audition Dates - Fall 2018 entrance
| Audition Type | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Organ Entrance Auditions | University Presbyterian Church | January, 26 2018 |
| Instrumental & Vocal Entrance Auditions (all instruments but jazz) |
Fishbowl | January 27, 2018 |
| Organ Entrance Auditions | University Presbyterian Church | February 9, 2018 |
| Instrumental & Vocal Entrance Auditions (all instruments) |
Fishbowl | February 10, 2018 |
| Instrumental & Vocal Entrance Auditions (all instruments but strings) |
Fishbowl | February 24, 2018 |
For more details on non-major auditions and other opportunities, please stop by the Advising Office or email musicadv@uw.edu.
Video Auditions
Participating in live auditions is preferred for many reasons. Not only does it allow prospective students to experience the UW School of Music in person, it also allows our faculty to get to know you as an individual and to assess your musicianship and potential in a one-on-one setting. However, while in-person auditions are highly encouraged, if you are unable to attend a live audition with School of Music faculty, you have the option to audition via video. To submit your audition video, please click below on the link labeled Submit your Digital Audition. Repertoire requirements for recorded auditions are the same as for live auditions. If you have detailed questions about audition requirements for your instrument, please contact the primary instructor or program chair of your intended major.
Video audition uploads will be accepted between October 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018.
For more details on non-major auditions and other opportunities, please stop by the Advising Office or email musicadv@uw.edu.
Musical Theater Program Auditions
The University of Washington Musical Theater Program—a collaboration between the Dance Program, School of Music, and School of Drama—is designed to cultivate and nurture the creative artistry of highly motivated students who wish to develop their combined talent as vocalists, actors, and dancers. Auditions for the Musical Theater Program are not live and are submitted via video. The Musical Theater Program has elected to suspend recruitment for the 2017-2018 year, and have canceled the online auditions and on-campus callbacks to focus on a review of the program. Learn more about the Musical Theater Program.
Ensemble Auditions
Please visit the Ensemble Auditions page for detailed information on audition procedures.
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