Click here to download an application for undergraduate admission to the Music Department.

Click here to download the suggested repertoire.
Click here to download the Audition Informational Page (.doc)
Click here to download the Review Texts for Theory Placement Exam (.doc)

To be admitted to the Deparment of Music, applicants (incoming freshmen and transfers) must first apply to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and meet general university academic requirements. Online applicatioin available at: www.apply.wisconsin.edu

You may apply simultaneously to the Music Department.

NEWS

Audition Dates:
Friday, November 30, 2007 *+
Friday, February 15, 2008 *
Saturday, February 16, 2008, Musical Theatre Audition Day
Friday, March 7, 2008 *
Friday, April 18, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008 ++

+ for admission in Spring 2008 OR Fall 2008
++ for transfer students
* for scholarship consideration, beginning Fall 2008

All undergraduate applicants are required to take a theory placement exam on the same day as their audition. Students should allow for up to 2 1/2 hours for the test.

In a beautiful neighborhood near Lake Michigan and only minutes from downtown Milwaukee, UWM offers an ideal cultural environment for aspiring young musicians.

With 26 full-time and 20 adjunct professors, the UWM Music Department offers you first-rate instruction by highly qualified professionals in all areas of music. We offer BFA, BA and MM degrees in a variety of areas. At UWM you will study with an artist-teacher who maintains an active professional career. We pride ourselves on utilizing regular faculty members for undergraduate courses (even freshman classes). Our faculty takes the time to get to know you personally, and with our low 10-to-1 student/faculty ratio, you get the individual attention you deserve.

Our students are enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and hardworking. They come primarily from Wisconsin, but many are from other states and foreign countries. Our list of distinguished alumni includes nationally-known leaders in all aspects of music. A healthy family spirit characterizes UWM music students who support the accomplishments and potential of their fellow students.

While professional training is the main thrust of the UWM music curricula, the department offers many personal enrichment courses for the nonmusic major. UWM students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of performing organizations such as the Concert Chorale, Jazz Band, Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestra, University Band, University Choir, and Wind Ensemble.

Private or class music lessons are also available to non-Music majors who have a successful audition; consent of instructor and availability of instructional time; and concurrent registration in an approved Music Performance organization.