Students wishing to declare a major or minor in Music - or to be eligible for scholarships in Music - must audition.
A successful audition is required to declare following degree programs:
- Bachelor of Music (All concentrations)
- Master of Music with a concentration in Performance
- Music Minor
- Interdisciplinary Certificate in Musical Theatre (starting Fall 2021)
UWG students majoring in disciplines outside of Music must also audition for scholarship and ensemble opportunities.
If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, it is highly recommended that you audition during our Destination: Music event held on Presidents' Day in February.
Review the audition dates and requirements
Audition Dates (revised)
Students may set up audition dates throughout this semester until December 11 to begin Spring 2021 as a possible Music major. Please submit your Audition Application (below) and you will be contacted to arrange an audition specifically for you, either in person or via distance technology. We appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you and hearing your work! For Fall 2021, we will see auditions throughout the Spring and Summer 2021 semesters until the Friday before Fall 2021 classes begin. Please submit your Audition Applicaton (below) and we will contact you to arrange your audition.
Undergraduate Music Admission Requirements
Additional requirements for Music Composition
In addition to the performance audition, students who intend to major in Music Composition must submit an audio portfolio of at least (2) original compositions totaling a minimum of five minutes in length to music@westga.edu. Submission of scores is strongly encouraged.
Letter of Recommendation
If you are a high school senior (or recent high school graduate), you will need a
letter of recommendation from a music teacher who is familiar with your performance
skills. A letter of recommendation is simply a brief letter written by a professional
(i.e. your music teacher) explaining why you are qualified to study music at the collegiate
level.
Have your music teacher submit their letter via email to music@westga.edu.
Apply to UWG
You may audition before you are admitted to the University. However, scholarships and admission to UWG Music are contingent upon admission to the University.
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions are made through the UWG Graduate school. Apply here: westga.edu/gradstudies
Fill out application form
Be sure you have the following items ready before beginning the audition application:
- Personal and contact information
- Your ACT and/or SAT scores, if available
- Information of your GPA from High School and/or college
- Information regarding your audition music
Complete and submit the application no later than one week prior to your audition.
After we receive your application we will notify you of your audition time.