Orchestral Instruments, B.M.
College of Arts & Sciences
The School of Music offers both performance and research-oriented degree programs. Performance students at the UW enjoy in-depth musical study with world-class artist-teachers with a range of strengths and areas of interest. An audition is required for entry into performance and music education degree programs.
* Application to the School of Music is a two-step process: You must apply to the University of Washington, and you must audition for the School of Music. Visit the School of Music website for more information.
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Transfer application procedure
Application to the School of Music is a two-step process: one, you must apply to the University of Washington, and two, you must audition for the School of Music.
Guidelines when planning your transfer can be found on the department’s website.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses REQUIRED for admission:
- There are no required prerequisites needed to major in music
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 52
Total from Washington community colleges: 2
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: <5
3.50 – 3.74: <5
3.25 – 3.49: <5
3.00 – 3.24: <5
2.75 – 2.99: <5
2.50 – 2.74: <5
2.49 and below: <5