About the course

The BFA: Winds, Brass, and Percussion program is designed to prepare students for professional performing careers and studio teaching. The goal of the program is to graduate students who are expert performers and knowledgeable music scholars. Students take private lessons and master classes, and perform solo recitals, chamber music, orchestral music, and wind band music while working on their degrees.

　　Our competitive performance programs are led by artist faculty, including members of the Milwaukee and Chicago Symphony Orchestras. Located within the cultural capital of Wisconsin, students regularly perform as soloists, chamber musicians, and with professional Milwaukee-area ensembles while earning their degree. There are more than 20 student performing groups at UWM, including the Brass Choir, Collegium Musicum, Jazz Ensemble, Music From Almost Yesterday, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestra, University Band, University Choir, Wind Ensemble, and numerous chamber groups. The BFA in Music Performance is designed to prepare students for professional performing careers and studio teaching. The goal of the program is to graduate students who are expert performers and knowledgeable music scholars. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$85,936

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2024	Milwaukee
Fall (September), 2024	Milwaukee
Spring (January), 2025	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2025	Milwaukee
Fall (September), 2025	Milwaukee
Spring (January), 2026	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2026	Milwaukee

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Submit original or officially-certified copies of academic records for all secondary education (high school). Undergraduate applicants must submit records for all secondary school (high school) education and must submit academic records for all post-secondary education (college or university), whether or not the program was completed. TOEFL IBT - 79 – 120, TOEFL PBT - 520 – 677, IELTS - 6.5 – 9.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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