Undergraduate Application Form
Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of Music at Western Illinois University. This form is for admission and scholarship consideration for music majors and minors, and for scholarship consideration for non-music majors participating in ensembles. All applicants except Music Business minors will be requested to schedule an audition or submit links to audition videos. Applications for admission are accepted until the end of the first week of each semester. Students must audition before registering for music courses.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Applying for:
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Fall 2025 (August)
Spring 2025 (January)
Have you submitted an application to WIU?
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Yes
No
High School or Current College/University
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GPA
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Please indicate "on a X.0 scale."
I am applying as a:
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Music Major
Music Minor
Non-Music Major (scholarship consideration only)
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Bachelor of Music Options of Study
Please indicate the Bachelor of Music option for which you are applying.
First Choice
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Applied Music: Performance
Applied Music: Jazz Studies
Applied Music: Composition
Music Business
Music Therapy
Music Education
Second Choice (if any)
Applied Music: Performance
Applied Music: Jazz Studies
Applied Music: Composition
Music Business
Music Therapy
Music Education
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Music Minor Information
Please indicate the Music Minor option for which you are applying.
First Choice
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Music Minor
Music Business Minor
Jazz Studies Minor
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Audition Information
Primary Instrument or Voice Type
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Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium
Flute
Guitar
Horn
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Voice: Soprano
Voice: Mezzo Soprano
Voice: Alto
Voice: Tenor
Voice: Baritone
Voice: Bass
If you have experience in one or more secondary performance areas, please check all that apply to receive information about ensemble auditions and applied lessons.
Secondary Instrument or Voice Type (if any)
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Euphonium
Flute
Guitar
Horn
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Voice: Soprano
Voice: Mezzo Soprano
Voice: Alto
Voice: Tenor
Voice: Baritone
Voice: Bass
Audition Repertoire
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Audition Date
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Please Select
February 8, 2025
February 17, 2025
April 4, 2025
Request an alternate date
Submit an online audition
Please note that February 19, 2025 is the deadline for scholarship consideration from the School of Music.
Music Ensemble Director's Name
Band, Choir, or Orchestra Director
Music Ensemble Director's Email
Private Teacher's Name
Private Teacher's Email
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Audition Videos
Please submit link(s) to video audition recordings on YouTube. In YouTube settings, please make your videos "unlisted." If you do not have access to YouTube, please provide links to an alternate platform, and ensure that privacy settings will allow viewing via the link. Music Business minors do not need to submit an audition video.
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Supporting Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
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Please upload PDF or Microsoft Word files. Encouraged, but not required.
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Letters of Recommendation
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Questions/Comments
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Submit Application
Thank you for your interest in the School of Music at Western Illinois University. Please click submit, and we will contact you soon regarding the next steps in the application process.
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