How to Apply

 

To become a music major at UMBC, you must apply to
the University AND audition on your primary instrument for the music faculty.
This includes students who are applying to the music technology and composition majors.

 

Apply to UMBC

Admission to UMBC does not guarantee acceptance as a music major, as acceptance into the music major is contingent upon a performance audition. Similarly, a successful audition does not ensure acceptance to the University.

UMBC Undergraduate Admissions 

Audition for Music Faculty

Departmental Audition

To schedule an audition, you will need to complete an application. Composition and technology majors will use the application to upload samples of their work; technology majors will also be required to upload a short performance video for faculty review. Please note that you should have all application files (artistic resume, transcripts for transfer students, portfolio, video, etc.) ready for upload when starting the application.
Audition applications must be submitted two weeks before the audition date (see application deadlines below). There is no cost to complete the application.

Audition Application

On-Campus Auditions

Auditions on campus last 10-15 minutes and are conducted privately with a panel of music faculty. On-campus audition results will be mailed within 14 days of your visit.

Applicants interested in early acceptance to UMBC should audition in November. Applicants interested in auditioning for the Linehan Artist Scholars program, or other talent-based scholarships, are required to audition in November or January.

November (Priority Consideration for Departmental and Linehan Scholarships)
Saturday November 1, 2025 (instrumentalists only)
Friday November 7, 2025 (vocalists only)
Audition Applications Due October 19, 2025

January (Priority Consideration for Departmental and Linehan Scholarships)
Friday January 23, 2026 (vocalists only)
Saturday January 24, 2026 (instrumentalists only)
Audition Applications Due January 4, 2026

March
Friday March 27, 2026 (vocalists only)
Saturday March 28, 2026 (instrumentalists only)
Audition Applications Due March15, 2026

June (Late Applicants and Transfers Only)
Thursday June 4, 2026 (all)
Application deadline: May 26, 2025