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Music Department • Burlington, Vermont
Quick Take
Vermont's music department in Burlington offers classical, jazz, and folk-rooted performance, music education, and music theory at a selective New England public university in one of the region's most vibrant small cities. Students benefit from Burlington's celebrated indie and folk music scene, a tight-knit departmental community, and the Lake Champlain and Green Mountain setting that gives UVM a distinctive New England quality of life.
Vermont at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Vermont Music Department |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, folk, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, fiddle, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | jazz, music education, music theory, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | 3.65 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (RD) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | moderately competitive |
| Audition Window | Feb–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Burlington, Vermont |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Vermont website
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Program Overview
The music program at Vermont is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Vermont supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, folk, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Vermont website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Vermont can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, fiddle, 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 Vermont website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Vermont
Students at Vermont can pursue degrees focused on jazz, music education, music theory, 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 Vermont website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Vermont is moderately selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.65. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Vermont is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (RD) of each year.
Visit the Vermont website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Vermont, and the school's auditions are considered to be moderately competitive. The audition window is Feb–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Vermont website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Vermont Music is in Burlington, a vibrant small city on Lake Champlain with a celebrated indie and folk music scene, a strong community arts culture, and the Green Mountains defining the creative atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermont hard to get into?
Admission to Vermont is considered moderately selective for music and 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 Vermont?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Vermont.
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 Vermont?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, fiddle, 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 Vermont?
Admitted students at Vermont have an average GPA of 3.65. 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 Vermont?
The application deadline for Vermont is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (RD), 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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