Undergraduate Admission Guide

The School of Music will begin accepting applications for the 2006 - 2007 academic year in early September 2005.

Spring 2006 Application Deadlines

October 15: Priority deadline for receipt of transfer applications

November 1: Final deadline for receipt of transfer applications for

Fall 2006 Application Deadlines

September 15 - November 15: Priority filing period for freshman applications

January 2: Final deadline for receipt of freshman applications

January 15 - March 1: Filing period for transfer applications*

March 1: Deadline to complete audition in order to be considered for merit-based scholarships

Audition Dates, Application Process, Evaluation Criteria, Programs of Study Requirements, Financial Aid

Application Process:

Applying to the University of Illinois School of Music is a two-step process. Applicants to the School of Music must be deemed academically eligible by the Office of Admissions and Records in order to audition for the School of Music. Applicants are not admitted to the University until the School of Music has made an admission recommendation following the completion of the audition process.

Step 1:

• Complete the University of Illinois Undergraduate Application.

Specific questions pertaining to the University application may be directed to the Office of Admissions and Records

* Transfer applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the Supplemental Music Application on or before January 2 and audition before March 1 in order to be considered for merit-based scholarships. The School of Music will continue accepting transfer applications through March 1 (the University's deadline for transfer applications).

Step 2:

• Complete the Supplemental Music Application.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a person who can speak about your musical abilities.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application electronically. However, these documents may also be printed and returned to the Music Admissions Office.

Auditions/Interviews are scheduled only after the applicant has submitted both the University Application and the School of Music's Supplemental Application. Every effort will be made to honor the candidate's preferred audition date, however, it is possible that another date will be assigned.

Candidates are advised to not make travel plans until the audition date has been confirmed. A confirmation letter and e-mail will be sent as your official notification. Confirmation letters are typically mailed during the beginning of December through January dependent upon when completed applications are received.

Evaluation Criteria:

Undergraduate candidates applying to the School of Music will be evaluated on the following:

1. Supplemental Music Application Form
2. Supporting Materials (see specialized areas for more details)
3. Audition on primary instrument and/or in voice
4. An Interview (all applicants except performance)
5. One Letter of Recommendation (up to three letters may be submitted)
6. The Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam
7. Review of Academic Profile

Audition Requirements:

All applicants must complete an audition as well as the Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam. For requirements specific to one's proposed major, see specialized areas.

Bassoon, Clarinet, Cello, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Harp, Harpsichord, Horn, Jazz Studies, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Piano Pedagogy, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice

Programs of Study Requirements:

Performance

Applicants must also complete:

• an audition on his/her primary instrument and/or voice, and
• the Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam

Music Education

Applicants must also complete:

• an audition on his/her primary instrument and/or voice,
• an interview with a music education faculty member, and
• The Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam

The music interview will cover information provided on the applicant's Music Education Interview Form.

All applicants accepted into an education program must also complete the following items during the first year of enrollment before advancing into the certification track:

1. Complete and Pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test*
2. Complete and Pass the Criminal Background Check
3. Maintain a 3.0 GPA in all courses related to one's major field of study

* Transfer students must complete the Illinois Basic Skills Test as an admission requirement.

Music History

Applicants must also complete:

• an audition on his/her primary instrument and/or voice,
• an interview with a music history faculty member, and
• The Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam

Applicants to this curriculum must submit official transcripts along with a writing sample, preferably dealing with a topic in music. These materials must be submitted to the Music Admissions Office with your School of Music Application Form preferably by November 15 but no later than January 2.

Music Composition-Theory

Applicants must also complete:

• an audition on his/her primary instrument and/or voice,
• an interview with music composition-theory faculty members, and
• The Music Fundamentals Proficiency Exam

Applicants to this curriculum must also present 3 to 5 original compositions at the time of the composition-theory interview. A writing sample concerning music theory or analysis may be submitted in lieu of original compositions.