Music Department

Undergraduate Jazz/Classical Performance Degree

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First: Check out our audition requirements.
Second: Apply to William Paterson University HERE.
Third: Receive email with instructions for Music Department Application.

Upon submission of the University Application, you will receive an email with your Student ID (a 9-digit code that begins with 855) and instructions for submitting Music Department application materials online.

Fourth: Log into Decision Desk to complete the Music Application.

Here you will complete your music department application and upload your recorded audition and other materials:

    • An essay, approximately 300 words, describing your personal, artistic, and career goals (Word or PDF only).
    • A list of major solo material and repertoire studied during the past three years (Word or PDF only).
    • Names and email addresses of two references who can speak to your character and abilities. One reference must be a music educator or studio teacher. They will then be contacted by the Music Department.

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please go to the website for the Office of International Students and Scholars for additional requirements. Please send all completed documentation to the Office of International Students and Scholars.