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Graduate Application and Audition Information
Please do not send application materials until you have completed #1 and 2 below.

  • Fill out the Graduate School application.
  • Enter the name and email of at least 3 recommenders on the online Graduate School application. They will automatically be contacted electronically and sent a recommendation form. The School of Music will have access to the letters of recommendation as they are received by the Graduate School.
  • Once your application is complete (including payment of the $67 application fee), you will receive an important confirmation email from webapp@gradsch.wisc.edu.
  • A user name and password will arrive via email (from dirgradmus@music.wisc.edu) within 4-5 days from the time you complete your Graduate School application. You will then be able to access the School of Music application. Be sure to keep your user name and password handy as you will need it throughout the application process.
  • Complete all sections of the School of Music application.You may use the same Reasons for Graduate Study statement you used on the Graduate School application.
  • If you are re-applying, you should delete your previous application and submit a new one by following the online directions.
  • **Once these first two steps are complete, the Graduate Office can begin to record your application materials in the database. This can take from 1 day to a week or more after materials are received.
We advise you to check your School of Music and Graduate School online application status frequently. It is important that you follow the progress of your application. If you have questions, the easiest and most efficient way to contact the Graduate Office is by email at dirgradmus@music.wisc.edu.

3. Complete items below and mail to:

UW-Madison School of Music
Graduate Admissions
455 North Park Street
5553 Mosse Humanities
Madison, WI 53706-1483

  • A. Send TWO official copies of each transcript from any institution of higher education you have attended. (International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Documents must be issued by the school with the official seal/stamp and official signatures.)
  • B. Send supplemental application materials required in your area of study. See "Admission Requirements" on your Area of Study degree program page.
  • C. International Applicants ONLY: TOEFL Score (Code for ETS is 1846) Your TOEFL score must be received prior to your audition as part of your complete application file. See Requirements for Admission for score information. A Financial Statement may be necessary to be accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Graduate School will inform you if this documentation is necessary.

4. Audition
For applicants in Music Performance ONLY.

*Brass, Conducting and Organ schedule their own auditions after an application file is complete. Please contact the faculty in that area.

2008-2009 Graduate Audition Dates
Saturday November 22, 2008
Saturday January 17, 2009
Saturday February 7, 2009

Your application file must be complete before your audition.

If you are required to submit a preliminary CD for faculty review, your application file will need to be complete before the recording is reviewed. After the recording is reviewed, you will be contacted by the Graduate Admissions Office. Those invited to audition will receive an email from the Graduate Office with audition information. Applicants not invited to audition, will receive a letter from the Graduate Office.

If a preliminary CD is not required in your area of application, you should EMAIL the Graduate Admissions Office after your application file is complete to arrange for an audition on one of the scheduled audition days. Please click on the links below for the audition requirements in your area.
Application Deadline
DECEMBER 1, 2008

Applications and all materials due 12/1/08
for full consideration for all programs and funding.
Audition Information
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Kathy Rutlin
Email: dirgradmus@music.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-3220
Mailing address:
UW-Madison School of Music
Graduate Admissions
455 N. Park Street
5553 Mosse Humanities
Madison, WI 53706-1483
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