Madison, WI
UW-Madison string audition requirements
University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. No prescreen required for any string instrument. The admissions page explicitly states that no instrument areas (except Jazz) require pre-screening materials. The fastest way to get your take to standard is to fix the passage that is holding it back, on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, before you ever hit submit.
Requirements and deadlines change every admissions cycle, and exact repertoire varies by instrument and degree. Always confirm the current, official requirements before you prepare: UW-Madison official audition page
Frequently asked
Does UW-Madison require a prescreening video for string auditions?
No prescreen required for any string instrument. The admissions page explicitly states that no instrument areas (except Jazz) require pre-screening materials.
When is the UW-Madison string audition deadline?
Audition dates for 2026-27: November 21, 2026; January 30, 2027; February 27, 2027. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does UW-Madison require for strings?
Per-instrument repertoire is specified on the Strings area page and in the audition procedures PDF. Confirm the exact current requirements on the official page. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my UW-Madison prescreen recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your UW-Madison prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your UW-Madison program not holding?
Tell the teacher which passage it is and what goes wrong in it. Real fix in 30 seconds. Free to try, no card.
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