William Paterson University College of the Arts & Communication

Admissions

Undergraduate Auditions for Classical Degree Programs:
  • B.M. in Classical Performance
  • B.M. in Music Education, Classical Performance Track
  • B.M. in Music Management, Classical Performance Track
  • B.M. in Sound Engineering Arts, Classical Performance Track
For the degree programs listed above an in-person performance audition is required. Applicants will also complete placement tests in theory, keyboard skills, and aural skills on scheduled audition dates. Information regarding the audition will be sent to you upon receipt of your music department application. The complete evaluation of your audition by the music faculty is the most important factor in granting admission to the department.

2009-2010 undergraduate classical audition dates

Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010

Please see the complete list of B.M. classical audition requirements.

All applicants for classical track programs and the bachelor of arts in musical studies must complete placement tests in theory, keyboard skills, and aural skills on scheduled audition dates. The complete evaluation of your audition or audition recording by the music faculty is the most important factor in granting admission to the department.

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Studies

Applicants to the B.A. in Musical Studies program must submit an audition recording with their Music Department application.

Please see the complete list of B.A. in Musical Studies audition requirements.