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, 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 also complete any Zoom interviews required by your program. The department will contact you to schedule these sessions after your application is approved. Students cannot be considered for admission to the music program until all of these steps have been completed.
Audition Dates and Deadlines for 2024-2025
- Friday, November 1, 2024 (For Winter 2025 or Fall 2025 Admission)
- Friday, January 17, 2025
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 14, 2025 *Last audition opportunity for priority talent scholarship consideration. If choosing to submit a video audition, all materials must be submitted and Zoom interviews completed by February 14, 2025
- Friday, May 9, 2025 (Final deadline for Fall 2025 Admission)
Winter 2025 Admission and Deadlines
| Department of Music Application Due for Winter 2025 Consideration | October 18, 2024 |
| Live Audition and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due | November 1, 2024 |
Fall 2025 Admission and Deadlines
Prospective students must complete the Department of Music Application in advance of their requested audition date, as outlined in the table below. Once your application is received and approved, follow-up instructions and an audition time will be provided.
| Department of Music Application Due for Fall 2025 Consideration | Live Audition Date and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due |
|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | January 17, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 | February 14, 2025* |
February 14, 2025 is the deadline for priority talent scholarship consideration: all auditions and interviews (live, recorded, or via Zoom) must be completed by this date to be eligible.
May 9, 2025 Audition Information
Prospective students auditioning and/or submitting recordings and supplemental materials for the May 9, 2025 audition date are eligible for admissions consideration, but not priority consideration for scholarships. Prospective students must complete the Department of Music Application by April 25. Once your application is received and approved, follow-up instructions and an audition time will be provided.
| Department of Music Application Due | April 25, 2025 |
| Live Auditions and/or Audition Recording and Supplemental Materials Due | May 9, 2025 |
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
If you have any questions, please email musicadmissions@wayne.edu or call (313) 577-1783.