For Applicants

Music Supplement Submission

The University of Virginia is interested in recruiting students with talent and interest in music. Students with exceptional talent in art, dance, drama or music, and who plan to major, minor or significantly engage in the arts are encouraged to submit a Music Supplement.

Guidelines

If you have an interest in music and wish to supplement your undergraduate application to the University of Virginia, you may submit a CD (preferred format) or audiocassette recording, or original compositions (not original copies) to the Music Department.

Performance

Students may submit a sound recording (CD preferred) or musical score. One sound recording per instrument please. Sound recordings must isolate and highlight the applicant. Group performances that obscure the ability to assess an individual's level of talent will not receive evaluation. Length of supplement sound recordings should not exceed 15 minutes. Choose two or three contrasting selections (style, rhythm, etc.) or portions thereof to perform.

Composition

Composers should send a copy of one or two scores that are representative of their recent work, and, whenever possible, an audio recording of the works submitted. You may include a resume of works played, and performance/musical experiences.

How to submit materials

Please write the following information on the CD:

• your name
• date of birth
• instrument recorded (style, if applicable)
• whether you are applying early/regular decision; or transfer student

These materials should be sent directly to the Music Department Arts Supplement Coordinator, separately when applying to U.Va.

Send music supplements to: Music Supplement Coordinator; McIntire Department of Music; PO Box 400176; Charlottesville, VA 22904.

Note: Any items you send to the Music Department cannot be returned to you.

Additional Information

For additional guidelines, please see the Office of Undergraduate Admission information for visual and performing arts students Fine Arts Supplement Submission Information.

Contact us

If you are interested in finding out more about the music program, fill out the music interests and information form and let us know your academic and performance music interests.

Additional Information

• Office of Undergraduate Admission for applying to the University of Virginia
• University of Virginia Undergraduate Record for additional information reqarding the undergraduate music program
• Student Financial Services Financial Aid
• The University of Virginia Prospective Students website