Undergraduate auditions

Steps to becoming a Music major at Wayne State

1. Apply to Wayne State University - Apply and be accepted to the University through Undergraduate Admissions. Prospective students should complete WSU application (all application materials submitted) at least one month prior to Department of Music audition date.

2. Submit a Department of Music Application by the deadline for the semester you wish to begin. You will receive further instructions on how to complete your audition once the application is approved.

3. Complete a Live Audition or Submit Audition Recording. Upon approval of your Department of Music Application, auditioning students will receive instructions for an in-person audition or how to submit a recorded audition on a principal instrument or voice. For audition requirements for the various programs please visit our Audition Requirements page.

Live Auditions: When participating in a live audition, you will complete your Audition, Theory Placement Test, and participate in interviews (if required by your program) on your audition day. We highly encourage this option.
Recorded Auditions: Students who choose to submit a recorded audition must complete a Zoom Sightreading test, Zoom Theory Placement Test, and Zoom interviews (if required by your program). The department will contact you to schedule these sessions after your application is approved. Students will not be considered for admission until these steps are completed.

Audition Dates and Deadlines for 2023-2024

Friday, November 3, 2023 (For Winter 2024 or Fall 2024 Admission)
Friday, January 12, 2024 (For Fall 2024 Admission + scholarship consideration)
Friday February 2, 2024 (For Fall 2024 Admission + scholarship consideration)
Friday, February 16, 2024 (For Fall 2024 Admission + scholarship consideration) *Last day for scholarship consideration
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Final deadline for Fall 2024 Admission)

*Scholarship Auditions - to be considered for a talent award, prospective students must audition on or before February 16, 2024. If choosing to submit a video audition, all materials and the two-three zoom sessions must be complete by February 16, 2024.

Winter 2024 Admission and Deadlines

Department of Music Application Due for Winter 2024 Consideration	October 20, 2023
Live Audition and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due	November 3, 2023

Fall 2024 Admission and Deadlines

*February 16, 2024 Scholarship Auditions: This audition date deadline is the last date for priority scholarship consideration.

Prospective students must complete the Department of Music Application at least two weeks prior to their anticipated audition date (earlier for the January audition date due to the university closure for winter break). Once the application is received and approved, follow-up instructions and audition times and instructions will be assigned. Thus, the deadlines for registration are:

Department of Music Application Due for Fall 2024 Consideration	Live Audition Date and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due
December 15, 2023	January 12, 2024
January 19, 2024	February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024	February 16, 2024*

May 1, 2024 Audition Information

Prospective students auditioning and/or submitting recordings and supplemental materials for the May 1, 2024 audition date are eligible for admissions consideration, but not priority consideration for scholarships. Prospective students must complete the Deparment of Music Application at least two weeks prior to their anticipated audition date. Once the received is received and approved, follow-up instructions and audition times and instructions will be assigned. Thus, the deadlines for registration are:

Department of Music Application Due	April 17, 2024
Live Auditions and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due	May 1, 2024

Undergraduate Audition Requirements

If you have any questions, please email music@wayne.edu.