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UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Academic Advising

Advising Contact Info:

Undergraduate Program Director: Dr. Joseph Siu (jsiu@umbc.edu)
Performing Arts and Humanities Building, Room 259

UMBC Academic Calendar

Academic Pathways

B.A. Jazz Studies

B.A. Music Composition

B.A. Music Education Choral Track

B.A. Music Education Instrumental Track

B.A. Music Performance Instrumental Track

B.A. Music Performance Vocal Track

B.A. Music Technology

Pre-Advising Worksheets

Music Composition

Music Education Choral

Music Education Instrumental

Music Performance Instrumental

Music Performance Vocal

Music Technology

General Education Program (GEP)

Common GEP Classes for Music Majors

Complete List of GEP classes

Other Advising Resources

Course Descriptions

New Student Orientation and Advising Guide

Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising

Refer Students to the Office of Academic Advocacy

Advanced Registration Grid

Final Exam Schedules

Apply to Graduate

ARTSYS (The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities)

Sign Up for Placement Tests

Transfer Credit Policies

Academic Success Center

Advising Related Forms

Change/Add of Music Major Form

Declaration/Change of Major Form

Request to Enroll in Excess Credits Form

Transfer Request Forms

Undergraduate Petitions (Course Repeat and Late Add)

Instructions for All Candidates

Applicants who successfully pass the Acceptd pre-screen will be sent the login information for the morning information session Saturday, January 23 at 9 am as well as the individual auditions taking place later that day.

General Information Meeting: You and anyone helping you with the audition process are invited to attend the general information session about the UMBC Department of Music starting at 9:00 AM. You will receive an overview of our department, meet students and faculty, and attend breakout sessions for each music major.

Auditions or Interviews: Auditions will happen via uploaded video. Once your pre-screen has been passed, you will receive an email asking if you wish to use your pre-screen as your final audition or if you would like to upload new videos for your audition. In addition, you will receive a link to your zoom interview room, schedule, and additional material to prepare. Your interview will be conducted with UMBC music faculty in your area of study. Although you will not present repertoire in your interview, please be prepared to sight-read, play scales, and to discuss your audition materials.

Unavailable to Join: If you cannot make the live video call on Saturday, January 23, or if you experience technical difficulties on the day, please contact Matt Belzer at belzer@umbc.edu.