School of Music Admissions
Your music belongs here.
Study closely with artist-teachers, perform in dynamic ensembles and build the musical and professional skills to shape your future.
Whether you want to perform, compose, teach, record, produce, research or explore music across cultures, UNC offers a path designed for your goals.
Choose Your Application Path
Undergraduate Students
Explore the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education. Compare the degrees, find your program and learn whether you need to complete an audition or interview.
Graduate Students
Explore Master of Music and Doctor of Arts programs, application requirements, auditions and interviews, scholarships and graduate assistantships.
Find Your Place at UNC
Learn from Artist-Teachers
Study with faculty who are active performers, composers, scholars, educators, and industry professionals invested in your individual growth.
Make Music Together
Perform and collaborate through more than 25 large and small ensembles representing classical, jazz, contemporary and global musical traditions.
Prepare for What Comes Next
Develop your craft while building the professional, creative, teaching, technological and entrepreneurial skills needed for a life in music.
Audition & Interview Days
Start Early at UNC
November 21, 2026
Complete your audition or interview before the busy spring season. Meet faculty and students, explore our facilities and experience the musical community you could join at UNC.
2026–2027 Dates
November 21, 2026: In Person
January 23, 2027: Virtual Only
February 13, 2027: In Person
March 6, 2027: In Person
An audition is not required for admission to undergraduate BA music programs. BA applicants may choose to audition for music talent-scholarship consideration.
Scholarships & Assistantships
The School of Music offers talent scholarships, foundation scholarships and graduate assistantships to support students pursuing their musical and professional goals.
For auditioned programs, your admission audition also serves as your talent-scholarship audition. Undergraduate BA applicants may complete an optional audition for talent-scholarship consideration.
Experience the School of Music
The best way to understand the School of Music is to experience it. Tour our facilities, observe a rehearsal or class, meet faculty when available, and discover what your life as a UNC music student could look like.
Contact PVA Admissions
Not sure which degree or application process is right for you? PVA Admissions can help you compare programs, understand your requirements, select an audition option and plan your visit.
PVA Admissions
PVA.Admissions@unco.edu
970-351-1921