Skip to Main Content

Admission to Our Programs

To be admitted into a music degree program as an undergraduate at Miami University, you must:

  • apply to Miami University; and
  • apply to the Department of Music.

These are two separate, distinct processes. You may apply to Miami University and to the Department of Music concurrently. There is no need for you to wait to learn your admission decision from the University before applying to the Department.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply to Miami University

  1. Visit the appropriate page for your area of interest within the Department of Music under Academics.
  2. Review the University Application Deadlines.
  3. Visit the Office of Admission website, and complete your university application. We encourage you to apply to the university at your earliest convenience.
Apply Now

Step 2: Apply to the Department of Music

  1. Visit the appropriate page for your performance medium (voice, instrument, or composition) under Audition Requirements.
  2. Apply to the Department of Music via Acceptd, and arrange for a live audition.
    • If you are unable to audition in person, you may upload video of your audition via Acceptd instead.
    • Applying via Acceptd is free: the Department of Music waives any Acceptd application fee.

Applications opening soon!

Check back soon to apply to the Department of Music.

Fall 2026 Admission Audition Dates

  • November 1, 2025
  • January 17, 2026
  • February 7, 2026
  • February 14, 2026

Please contact the Department of Music (music@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-3014) with any questions regarding the audition process.

Audition Requirements

Admission to all Bachelor of Music degree programs (Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Composition), the Instrumental/Vocal Studies Track in the Bachelor of Arts degree program, along with the Music Performance Minor requires an audition on a primary performance medium. See below for specific audition requirements by area. The Music Technology and Music in Culture Tracks in the Bachelor of Arts degree program have separate Entrance Requirements. Admission to the Master of Music in Performance program requires an audition on a primary performance medium.

Department of Music

The Miami University Department of Music encourages its students to develop their relationship to the discipline of music as they explore the world through the lens of a superb liberal arts education.