UNDERGRADUATE
TOUR THE WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Tours of Swope Music Building:
Interested in getting a chance to see the Swope Music Building? Join us for a tour of our facilities. You’ll get the chance to look at classrooms, performances spaces, practice spaces as well as our own Presser Music Library.
VISIT DAYS & PROSPECTIVE STUDENT EVENTS
Academic Shadow Days
These shadow days are a great way to get to see what it would be like to be a real student at the Wells School of Music! During this program students will have the opportunity to sit in on two different music classes, participate in a studio hour with their primary instrument faculty/current students, and get to eat lunch with the WSOM Student Ambassadors.
These dates are for students in their senior year or students looking to transfer*
Fall 2025 registration is now open! Click on the date below to register!
Spring 2026 registration will open in December
- Thursday, March 20th
- Thursday, March 27th
- Thursday, April 17th
RamBand Ready Shadow Days:
Wanting to learn more and experience our Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band in
person?! This is the opportunity for you! Get the chance to meet with our Marching
Band leadership, learn about the audition process and even get to sit-in and participate
in the rehearsal that day!
Fall 2025 Registration is now open! Click on the date below to register!
Junior Shadow Days:
This program is designed for prospective student just starting the college search
process in their Sophomore or Junior year! During this program, students will have
the opportunity to sit in on a WSOM Ensemble rehearsal, tour the school of music facilities,
and hear about our audition & application process.
Spring 2025 dates and registration will open in December 2024
APPLYING TO THE WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Step One:
Apply to the University. First Year Students should apply using The Common Application Transfer students can either use the Common Application or our own West Chester University Application.
Step Two
After your university application has been submitted, you will be able to register for an Audition Day in your Admissions Portal. Attending an Audition Day is required for admission to the Wells School of Music. Our Audition Days will be held in person this year. If you are not able to attend an in person day please reach out to us at musicinfo@wcupa.edu for other arrangements.
2024-2025 Audition Days
- Tuesday, December 3rd
- Saturday, January 25th
- Tuesday, February 4th
- Saturday, February 8th
- Tuesday, February 18th
*Please note there are instrumental and degree requirements for auditions*
Step Three:
Notification of Acceptance: Students are required to earn a minimum audition score for acceptance into their chosen major program within the Wells School of Music. We will notify you of your audition results by email. You will only hear if you have been admitted to West Chester University if your application and audition is complete. Final admissions decision will be sent by the Office of Admissions.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
All prospective music majors must complete an audition on their primary instrument only. Please review the requirements for your studio instrument and degree program.
All supplemental degree program material should be submitted through the admission portal where students register for their auditions at least 3 days prior to their audition.
Transfer students should bring a list of repertoire performed in recent recitals or juries.
Still have questions and want to learn more about the Wells School of Music – check out our FAQ or contact us at musicinfo@wcupa.edu.