• Apply to the School. Download the application form (PDF), fill it out, and mail it to the address listed on the form.
• Be admitted to Western Carolina University. Note: admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the School of Music.
• Complete a satisfactory live audition for the music faculty.
• Submit a letter of reference concerning your prospect for professional study.
• Complete the Music Aptitude/Placement Exam on the audition day or during the first week of classes.

Audition Dates for 2010-2011

• Saturday 20 February 2010 (instrumentalists only)
• Saturday 13 March 2010
• Saturday 20 March 2010 

Please make every effort to audition on one of these days.  In special circumstances, other dates may be arranged by contacting the School Office at 828-227-7242.

You must audition by 20 March 2010 in order to receive full consideration for admission and scholarships.  Many of the studios will be filled after 20 March 2010, so later auditions may be considered only for entry in subsequent semesters.

Undergraduate Audition Requirements

Winds, Brass, and Strings

1. Play a prepared solo (accompaniment not required).
2. Play scales (as many as possible). 
3. Sight read.

Percussion

1. Audition on snare, tympani, and marimba
2. Demonstrate rudiments
3. Sight read.
4. Download the Audition Requirements for Percussionists - 2010 (PDF)

Keyboard Instruments

   1. Play two prepared solos, contrasting in style.
   2. Play scales.
   3. Sight read.

Voice

1. Sing two prepared solos from memory. Please furnish your own accompanist, if possible.
2. Demonstrate vocal range.
3. Sight read

Musical Theatre

Auditions for this program include theatre and dance components. Contact Mr. Brad Martin: 828-227-3726

Commercial and Electronic Music

• For Jazz Studies, contact Mr. Pavel Wlosok: 828-227-3261.
• For MultiMedia, Recording Arts, or Music Synthesis, contact Dr. Bruce  Frazier: 828-227-2400.