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School of Music • Omaha, Nebraska
Quick Take
UNO's School of Music serves the greater Omaha metro with classical and jazz performance, music education, and music technology programs at an accessible, practice-focused urban public university. The department is community-oriented and practically focused, preparing students for teaching and performance careers in the Omaha region and the broader Nebraska arts ecosystem.
Nebraska Omaha at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Nebraska Omaha School of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | engineering/technology, jazz, music education, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3.35 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-03-01 00:00:00 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | less competitive |
| Audition Window | Feb–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Omaha, Nebraska |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Nebraska Omaha website
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Program Overview
The music program at Nebraska Omaha is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Nebraska Omaha supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Nebraska Omaha website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Nebraska Omaha can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Nebraska Omaha website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Nebraska Omaha
Students at Nebraska Omaha can pursue degrees focused on engineering/technology, jazz, music education, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Nebraska Omaha website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Nebraska Omaha is moderately selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.35. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Nebraska Omaha is 2026-03-01 00:00:00 of each year.
Visit the Nebraska Omaha website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Nebraska Omaha, and the school's auditions are considered to be less competitive. The audition window is Feb–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Nebraska Omaha website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
UNO's music program is in Omaha, a mid-sized Missouri River city with a growing arts identity, a strong jazz tradition, and the Omaha Symphony providing a professional performance anchor for the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nebraska Omaha hard to get into?
Admission to Nebraska Omaha is considered moderately selective for music and less selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Nebraska Omaha?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Nebraska Omaha.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Nebraska Omaha?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Nebraska Omaha?
Admitted students at Nebraska Omaha have an average GPA of 3.35. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Nebraska Omaha?
The application deadline for Nebraska Omaha is 2026-03-01 00:00:00, with live auditions typically held Feb–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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