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University of Alaska - Fairbanks

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

ElementaryTeacher Cert

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BM Music Education

Elementary

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

ElementaryTeacher Cert

Training

Elementary concentration (7-16 credits): MUED F309 Elementary School Music Methods (3 credits) and MUED F310 Practicum in Elementary Music Methods (1 credit) lead into ED F452 Elementary Internship (3-12 credits), the baccalaureate capstone — a semester-long placement teaching general music to K-5 students

Professional Development

Prepares graduates to lead K-5 general classroom music rather than direct performance ensembles; methods coursework covers voice, strings, winds, brass, and percussion pedagogy for the elementary classroom

Admission to the teacher education program is required before student teaching; licensure is built into the four-year curriculum, so graduates may begin work in Alaska public schools without additional coursework

Location

Large-ensemble performance with Choir of the North, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,730

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,450

Before aid

Average net price

$10,892

After aid

Tuition · catalog.uaf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 6:45 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Professional Development

Location

Large-ensemble performance with Choir of the North, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Program Highlights

Training

Professional Development

Location

Large-ensemble performance with Choir of the North, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

International Spring UndergraduateSep 1, 2026

Spring UndergraduateNov 1, 2026

Official page · uaf.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire

Winds and brass, strings, piano, and voice: two contrasting works

Percussion: one snare-drum piece and one two-mallet piece

Audition Form · uaf.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

An audition on the major instrument is required for all students seeking a music degree

Admission to the teacher education program is required before student-teaching placement

120-credit minimum for the BM in Music Education

Program Requirements

Piano Proficiency requirement (by exam or the Functional Piano series)

Six semesters of Recital Attendance required

Music methods sequence taken across voice, strings, winds, brass, and percussion

Licensure

Program leads to Alaska teacher certification and licensure

For licensure outside Alaska, review state-specific requirements with the department

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory and ear-training coursework; placement is determined in consultation with the music faculty — for course placement, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the UAF admission application and the online Music Department admission form

Fall 2026 undergraduate auditions were held Friday, February 20, 2026

For a digital audition, email YouTube or Vimeo links to uaf-music@alaska.edu; video-file attachments are not accepted

Recording Specs

Announce your full name and the title and composer before each selection

Record each selection continuously and without editing

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available to admitted music majors only

Audition and admission as a music major required for scholarship consideration

To be considered for the upcoming year, new students must audition in February and be admitted as a music major

Contact the Department of Music for details and the application process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,730

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,450

Before aid

Average net price

$10,892

After aid

Tuition · catalog.uaf.edu College Scorecard

Training

Professional Development

Location

Large-ensemble performance with Choir of the North, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Updated Aug 30, 6:45 PM

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