Auditions/camps/events
<h3>Auditions</h3>
<p>Your audition lets us get to know you and helps determine music scholarship eligibility. Note: To be considered for a scholarship in the 25/26 academic year, you must audition on or before March 6, 2026. <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/cac/music/audition-req.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Prepare for Your Audition [PDF] »</a></p>
<p>Upcoming audition dates:</p>
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<li>Friday, Aug. 29, 2025</li>
<li>Friday, Feb. 6, 2026</li>
<li>Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026</li>
<li>Friday, March 6, 2026*</li>
<li>Friday, April 24, 2026</li>
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<p>*To be considered for a scholarship you must audition before or on Friday, March 6, 2026.</p>
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<h3>Special Events</h3>
<p><strong>Music Major for a Day</strong><br />Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 <br />Experience a day in the life of a music major. Attend college courses, meet and participate in ensemble rehearsals with current students and enjoy master classes with our music faculty. <br /><a href="documents/colleges/cac/music/Music%20Programs/MusicMajorDaySchedule.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tentative Schedule of the Day [PDF] »</a><br /><a href="https://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TNrphkyDbXpKnj" target=""_blank">Register for Music Major for a Day »</a></p>
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<h3>Events</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.uww.edu/coac/events">View all upcoming events for the Department of Music »</a></p>
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<h3>Camps and Clinics</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/music">Explore all of the UW-Whitewater Music Clinics and Camps » </a></p>
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How to apply
<p>How to apply for our Music programs:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.uww.edu/admissions">Apply now »</a></p>
<p><a href="https://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sPoxEwU390LsgJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major Audition Application »</a></p>
<p><a href="https://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVI8Pr1VY7qoL1H" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minor Audition Application »</a></p>
<p><a href="https://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7vDAeZESugfwjP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teacher Recommendation »</a></p>
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<p><strong>Music major applications</strong><br />1. Apply to UW-Whitewater for admission to the university. <br />2. Apply to the Music Department for audition and acceptance as a Music major. <br />3. Ask a private instructor or high school director to submit a teacher recommendation form. <br />4. Audition.</p>
<p><strong>Music minor applications</strong><br />1. Apply to UW-Whitewater for admission to the university. <br />2. Apply to the Music Department for audition and acceptance as a Music minor. <br />3. Ask a private instructor or high school director to submit a teacher recommendation form.</p>
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Programs and degree requirements
<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, Music students take a set of core courses and electives that will vary greatly depending upon major or emphasis. The Bachelor of Music — Music Education leads to teaching licensure. Select a program below to download the individual requirements.</p>
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following Music degrees:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-ba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Arts — Music</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-ba.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-education-choral-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Music Education, Choral emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-choral-ed.pdf" title="Bachelors of Music Education - Choral " target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-education-instrumental-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Music Education, Instrumental emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-instrumental-ed.pdf" title="Bachelors of Music Education - Instrumental " target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-instrumental-performance-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Performance, Instrumental emphasis</a>| <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-performance-instrumental.pdf" target="_blank" title="Bachelors of Music Performance - Instrumental " rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-keyboard-performance-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Performance, Keyboard emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-performance-keyboard.pdf" target="_blank" title="Bachelors of Music Performance - Keyboard" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-vocal-performance-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Performance, Vocal emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-performance-vocal.pdf" target="_blank" title="Bachelors of Music Performance - Vocal" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-history-theory-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Theory and Composition</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-theory-composition.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
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<p><strong>Minors:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/audio-production-and-sound-design-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audio Production and Sound Design</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/jazz-and-commercial-music-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jazz and Commercial Music</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/music/Minor-Jazz-Commercial-Music-Grid.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
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<p><strong>Undergraduate Certificates:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/accompanying-certificate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accompanying</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/conducting-certificate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conducting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/jazz-certificate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jazz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-history-certificate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music History</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-performers-certificate/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music Performance</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-theory-certificate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music Theory</a></li>
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<p><strong>Post-Baccalaureate Licensure:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/4year/Post-BA-Music-Ed-Licensure.pdf" target="_blank" title="Post Baccalaureate Music Education Licensure Information" rel="noopener">Music Education</a></li>
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