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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

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BM Music Education with Cert

Instrumental Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Professional Bachelor of Music pathway for students preparing to become certified music teachers in Michigan

Alumni from the music education program teach in schools across Michigan and worldwide

Training

K-12 preparation includes pedagogy, conducting, classroom management, and field placements

Instrumental-emphasis students complete instrumental methods coursework listed in the catalog

Applied lessons and ensemble participation support continued performance development

The 12-plus instrumental-ensemble roster spans Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band and Kiltie Wind Ensemble.

Chamber choices include horn, flute, tuba/euphonium and trombone ensembles, a brass quintet, and the Wind and Percussion Consort.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$53,974

Before aid

Average net price

$20,694

After aid

Undergraduate Costs And Aid · alma.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:29 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Professional Bachelor of Music pathway for students preparing to become certified music teachers in Michigan

Alumni from the music education program teach in schools across Michigan and worldwide

Training

K-12 preparation includes pedagogy, conducting, classroom management, and field placements

Instrumental-emphasis students complete instrumental methods coursework listed in the catalog

Applied lessons and ensemble participation support continued performance development

The 12-plus instrumental-ensemble roster spans Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band and Kiltie Wind Ensemble.

Chamber choices include horn, flute, tuba/euphonium and trombone ensembles, a brass quintet, and the Wind and Percussion Consort.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Professional Bachelor of Music pathway for students preparing to become certified music teachers in Michigan

Alumni from the music education program teach in schools across Michigan and worldwide

Training

K-12 preparation includes pedagogy, conducting, classroom management, and field placements

Instrumental-emphasis students complete instrumental methods coursework listed in the catalog

Applied lessons and ensemble participation support continued performance development

The 12-plus instrumental-ensemble roster spans Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band and Kiltie Wind Ensemble.

Chamber choices include horn, flute, tuba/euphonium and trombone ensembles, a brass quintet, and the Wind and Percussion Consort.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

International Winter Recommended DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

International Students · alma.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Performing Arts Audition · alma.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Band/orchestra instruments: prepare two short contrasting etudes or one solo piece from solo and ensemble festival, or as recommended by your private lesson teacher

Band/orchestra instruments: prepare a two-octave major and minor scale of your choice

Band/orchestra instruments: prepare a chromatic scale over the full range of your instrument

Piano: prepare two contrasting works from the standard classical repertoire

Performing Arts Audition · alma.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via Common App or Alma's direct application

Certification

BM Music Education prepares students for Michigan music teacher certification

Source describes K-12 preparation for vocal or instrumental music teaching

Important Notes

No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal is published for this program

Transfer Pathway

Alma publishes a GRCC Associate in Music to BM Music Education transfer guide for this degree, giving community-college transfer students a planned pathway into the BM Music Education curriculum.

Grcc Am To BM Music Ed.Pdf · alma.edu

What's The Process

Admission Pathway

Admission is through the general university application; Alma does not publish a separate admission audition requirement for BM Music Education

Performing arts scholarship auditions are optional and open to students pursuing music education

Scholarship Audition

Instrumental-emphasis students use the instrumental or piano scholarship audition requirements

Be prepared to discuss high school band/orchestra experience and any secondary instruments

Piano memorization is recommended but not required; band/orchestra memorization is not required

Contact

Professor Kerrissa Silverthorne, Director of Bands (silverthornekm@alma.edu)

Dr. James Schippers for piano auditions (schippersjh@alma.edu)

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarship

$1,500 Performance scholarship available by audition

Distinguished Performance and Distinguished Vocal scholarship tiers also available

Open to music majors and other students who continue ensemble participation and/or lessons as required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$53,974

Before aid

Average net price

$20,694

After aid

Undergraduate Costs And Aid · alma.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Professional Bachelor of Music pathway for students preparing to become certified music teachers in Michigan

Alumni from the music education program teach in schools across Michigan and worldwide

Training

K-12 preparation includes pedagogy, conducting, classroom management, and field placements

Instrumental-emphasis students complete instrumental methods coursework listed in the catalog

Applied lessons and ensemble participation support continued performance development

The 12-plus instrumental-ensemble roster spans Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band and Kiltie Wind Ensemble.

Chamber choices include horn, flute, tuba/euphonium and trombone ensembles, a brass quintet, and the Wind and Percussion Consort.

Updated Aug 7, 12:29 AM