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In-Person or Virtual

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Music Learning and Teaching

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Music Learning and Teaching (music education) degree at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, leading toward Arizona K-12 teacher certification

Training

•Prepares future music educators through performance, musicianship and pedagogy

•Pairs studio lessons and ensembles with methods coursework across instrumental, choral and general music

Professional Development

•Field experiences in schools and community settings build toward a culminating student-teaching placement

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

68%

Grad Rate

64.7K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,814

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,262

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,967

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Music Learning and Teaching (music education) degree at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, leading toward Arizona K-12 teacher certification

Training

•Prepares future music educators through performance, musicianship and pedagogy

•Pairs studio lessons and ensembles with methods coursework across instrumental, choral and general music

Professional Development

•Field experiences in schools and community settings build toward a culminating student-teaching placement

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Music Learning and Teaching (music education) degree at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, leading toward Arizona K-12 teacher certification

Training

•Prepares future music educators through performance, musicianship and pedagogy

•Pairs studio lessons and ensembles with methods coursework across instrumental, choral and general music

Professional Development

•Field experiences in schools and community settings build toward a culminating student-teaching placement

Key Info

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Deadline

Priority admissionNov 1, 2026

Regular AdmissionJan 15, 2027

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Fees

Music Application Fee

$10

Recorded Audition Fee

$65

Late Application Fee

$40

Deadline

Fall admission applicationJan 5, 2027

Fall recommendation lettersJan 15, 2027

Recorded audition deadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

On Campus

Jan 23, 2027Feb 6 & 20, 2027

Virtual Experience DayFeb 13, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Letters of Recommendation

•Provide names and email addresses for three recommenders; each recommender receives submission instructions by email

Statement

•Submit a 300–500 word essay describing your educational background, objectives and career plans

Repertoire List

•List titles and composers of pieces studied intensively as solo repertoire, including technical studies

Resume (Optional)

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Good to Know

Application

•Submit both the ASU undergraduate admission application and the separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre application

Certification

•The degree prepares students to pursue K–12 music teacher certification

Fees

•Recorded audition fee: 65 USD (live on-campus auditions have no audition fee)

Placement

•Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement exams at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Transfer Pathway

ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre transfer guide includes Music Education course options for community college transfer planning; admission still requires the School of Music application/audition and ASU resident-credit minimums.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission requires a performance audition on your principal instrument or voice plus a teaching-disposition interview

•Live, on-campus auditions are strongly recommended and receive scholarship preference; a recorded audition due February 1 is available

Interview

•Interview with the music education faculty about your musical background and your interest in teaching music

•Recorded-audition applicants complete a virtual interview on February 13, 2027

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

•All music majors are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships

•Live auditions receive scholarship preference over recorded auditions

•Undergraduate students may be considered for scholarship for up to eight semesters

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

68%

Grad Rate

64.7K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,814

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,262

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,967

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Music Learning and Teaching (music education) degree at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, leading toward Arizona K-12 teacher certification

Training

•Prepares future music educators through performance, musicianship and pedagogy

•Pairs studio lessons and ensembles with methods coursework across instrumental, choral and general music

Professional Development

•Field experiences in schools and community settings build toward a culminating student-teaching placement

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