Positioned within a top research institution, the Department of Music offers a stimulating environment in which students can develop their talents. Guided by world-renowned soloists, ensemble musicians, orchestral players, composers, music theorists and historical musicologists, our gifted students pursue their passion for creating, presenting and investigating music in a close-knit community of musicians and scholars.

Current UB students

Auditions are held during the first week of fall and spring semesters for students who want to:

  • Declare a music major or performance minor
  • Take studio lessons for credit (non-major)

Audition date: Friday, August 29, from 2–5 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall (250 Baird Hall)

Prospective students:

Auditions are offered later in the fall and spring semesters for prospective students like:

  • High schoolers
  • Transfer students applying to UB

Audition date: Friday, November 7, from 3–5 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall (250 Baird Hall)

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