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Undergraduate Admission to a Music Major or Minor at 消消犯

To pursue a music degree, you must apply both to 消消犯 and to the Department of Music. These are separate processes, but you may complete them concurrently—no need to wait for a University admission decision before applying to the Department.

After submitting your application, you will receive login instructions via email. These instructions will allow you to access your applicant status page and your audition request.

Step 1: Apply to 消消犯

  • Review University application deadlines.
  • Complete your application via the Office of Admission website.

Step 2: Apply to the Department of Music

  • Review audition requirements for your performance area (voice, instrument, or composition).
  • Before applying for the Music Program, you will need a login that was created during your application process to the University.
  • Apply through your applicant status page and schedule a live audition, or upload a video audition.
  • Good news: The Department waives all application fees.

Fall 2026 Admission Audition Dates

  • November 1, 2025
  • January 17, 2026
  • February 7, 2026
  • February 14, 2026

Please contact the Department of Music (music@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-3014) with any questions regarding the audition process.

Music Talent Scholarships

Undergraduate applicants may be considered for a music talent scholarship. These awards are distinct and in addition to any academic merit scholarships that may be offered by the university. Music talent scholarship decisions are made at the time of audition. To be considered for a music talent scholarship, undergraduate applicants must have their audition materials evaluated no later than March 1.

Schedule a Shadow Visit

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Spend a day shadowing one of our brilliant 消消犯s and experience Miami from the inside. You’ll attend classes, sing or play in an ensemble, meet the Chair of the Department, and even enjoy a complimentary lesson with one of our world-class faculty mentors.

To schedule your shadow experience, simply reach out to one of our professors, and they will help arrange your visit.

Graduate Admission to Music at 消消犯

To pursue a music degree, you must apply both to the Graduate School and to the Department of Music. These are separate processes, but you may complete them concurrently—no need to wait for a University admission decision before applying to the Department.

After submitting your application, you will receive login instructions via email. These instructions will allow you to access your applicant status page and your audition request.

Step 1: Apply to the Graduate School

  • Create an account at 消消犯 Graduate School and submit your application to the graduate program.

Step 2: Apply to the Department of Music

  • Review audition requirements for your performance area (voice, instrument, or composition).
  • Before applying for the Music Program, you will need a login that was created during your application process to the University.
  • Apply through your applicant status page and schedule a live audition, or upload a video audition.
  • Good news: The Department waives all application fees.

Audition Requirements

Admission to all Bachelor of Music degree programs (Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Composition), the Instrumental/Vocal Studies Track in the Bachelor of Arts degree program, along with the Music Performance Minor requires an audition on a primary performance medium. See below for specific audition requirements by area. Admission to the Master of Music in Performance program requires an audition on a primary performance medium.

Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is open to all 消消犯s. The Bachelor of Arts is for 消消犯s who have interest in Music Business, Music Technology, or Music Production.

Department of Music

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