High School Music Admissions
The UNCSA School of Music high school program is for students in grades 9–12. Students may enter into the high school Music program at any grade level with the exception of the Voice program, which enrolls in grades 11 and 12 only.
To apply, complete the online application and upload the pre-screen video and required application documents. Admission is based on a combination of artistic and academic merits.
Application Deadlines
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Deadline |
Date |
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Early Application Date |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) |
| Application Deadline | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST) |
Application Deadline Requirements
Applicants for the School of Music are pre-screened. Faculty offer or decline auditions based on the submitted application, required materials and pre-screen recording.
Early Application Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Applicants who meet the Early Application Date are pre-screened earlier and provided
early access to scheduling an audition upon passing their prescreening. To meet this
date, applicants must submit by December 1, 2026:
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- UNCSA online application
- Application fee
- All required application documents
- Pre-screen recording
Application Deadline: January 20, 2027
To meet the Application Deadline, applicants must submit by January 20, 2027:
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- UNCSA online application
- Application fee
- All required application documents
- Pre-screen recording
| On-campus Audition Dates | |||
| Composition and Instrumental |
Friday, December 11, 2026 |
Friday, February 5, 2027 |
Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Voice | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
Saturday, February 6, 2027 |
Saturday, February 20, 2027 |
| Midwest Audition Date | |||
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Voice
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Friday, February 12, 2027 | Chicago, Illinois | Location shared upon scheduling. |
Auditions
Applicants who meet the application deadline and advance past pre-screening will be contacted by faculty to schedule a live audition. Auditions are held in person on the UNCSA campus. Instructions about what to prepare for a live audition are included in the studio’s audition requirements.
Admissions Criteria
GPA & Academic Requirements
Completed Application, Fees & Required Documents
- Complete the online application.
- Pay your Application Fee: $95 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $130 for
international applicants. Application fees are non-refundable.
Payment Options- Online: Follow payment instructions at the end of the application or on your Admissions Portal.
- Check or Money Order (through a U.S. bank): Make payable to "UNCSA" and include your full legal name. Mail your payment and fully legible name of the applicant to the Office of Admissions.
- International Applicants: Use Flywire to pay your application fee online through an international bank or pay by check or money order through a U.S. bank as listed above.
- Upload all Required Application Documents prior to their appointed deadline.
Please note: If applying to two different UNCSA art schools (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts), a completed second application and fee is required.
Rosey Walker
Music Admissions Counselor
I'm here to help you apply for admission to UNCSA. Please let me know if you have any questions!