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Undergraduate Programs

Wind Symphony How to Apply

STEP 1




STEP 2

  • Secure your audition appointment and complete the School of Music application online. Please review the audition requirementsPre-screening is not required.
    • Accompaniment (Voice Audition Only): You may bring an accompanist or WVU can provide one for you.  If you would like us to provide an accompanist, please contact Prof. Laura Knoop-Very as soon as possible by phone at (304) 293-5677 or via e-mail at laura.knoopvery@mail.wvu.edu. Only voice auditions require piano accompaniment; other auditions are performed without piano accompaniment.

  • If you will be submitting a video as your audition, please click HERE to submit. It will then be forwarded to the proper instructor. 

  • Please provide two recommendations from individuals who can speak to your credentials as a musician and as a student. These are needed to process your application. These must be submitted promptly. 
    • Click HERE for the online recommendation form.
    • Alternatively, recommenders can send their letter of recommendation on letterhead directly to the WVU School of Music at the following email address: music@mail.wvu.edu


STEP 3

  • After the School of Music receives your application, you will receive confirmation two weeks before the date(s) you selected for your audition, in addition to other pertinent information.

  • This audition also serves as a scholarship consideration. 

  • Please allow two weeks after your audition to confirm your admission status.

  • We will notify the student and the Office of Admissions of the results of the audition. Once you have been admitted, you will also receive information on the scheduling of classes. 

  • Students who do not meet the standards for admittance into the School of Music may select a variety of other majors at the University, including the College of Creative Arts Multidisciplinary Studies program.




Questions? Contact Us

Have questions about applying? Contact our undergraduate recruitment specialist.

James Froemel

ccarecruitment@mail.wvu.edu 

304-293-4339