The College of Musical Arts sponsors Competitions in Music Performance and Composition for both graduate and undergraduate students.

Students advancing to the finals of the competition receive a Certificate of Merit. Up to two winners may be chosen from the undergraduate division. In the graduate division, two winners may be chosen. The winners have the opportunity for a public performance with one of the University ensembles.

Students advancing to the finals of the composition portion of the competition receive a Certificate of Merit. One winner is chosen, from either the undergraduate or graduate division, and the winning composition is performed on the Annual New Music & Art Festival.

The competitions are administered by the College Competitions Coordinator. Specific information regarding competitions is made available to faculty and students well in advance of the auditions.