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Bemidji State University

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BA Music

General Music

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BM Music

Instrumental Performance

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BM Music

Piano Performance and Pedagogy

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BM Music

Vocal Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BS Music Education

Instrumental

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BS Music Education

Vocal

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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K-12Teacher Licensure

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BA Music

General Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota; the department owns 50+ Steinway and Boston pianos

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts B.A. balancing music education, performance, and theory/history study

•Applied lessons on your primary instrument or voice

•Electives spanning The History of Jazz (MUS 3120) and a rock/popular-music history course tracing the genre from blues to modern rock

Performance & Productions

•Ensemble enrollment required every term in residence — choose band, choir, orchestra, vocal, or jazz

•Named groups include the Wind Ensemble, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

•Capstone degree recital required

Facilities

•Performances staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall, housed in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

School Info

Snapshot

3.26

Avg GPA (W)

56%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,194

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,462

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,261

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 6, 11:51 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota; the department owns 50+ Steinway and Boston pianos

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts B.A. balancing music education, performance, and theory/history study

•Applied lessons on your primary instrument or voice

•Electives spanning The History of Jazz (MUS 3120) and a rock/popular-music history course tracing the genre from blues to modern rock

Performance & Productions

•Ensemble enrollment required every term in residence — choose band, choir, orchestra, vocal, or jazz

•Named groups include the Wind Ensemble, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

•Capstone degree recital required

Facilities

•Performances staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall, housed in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota; the department owns 50+ Steinway and Boston pianos

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts B.A. balancing music education, performance, and theory/history study

•Applied lessons on your primary instrument or voice

•Electives spanning The History of Jazz (MUS 3120) and a rock/popular-music history course tracing the genre from blues to modern rock

Performance & Productions

•Ensemble enrollment required every term in residence — choose band, choir, orchestra, vocal, or jazz

•Named groups include the Wind Ensemble, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

•Capstone degree recital required

Facilities

•Performances staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall, housed in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Next cycle TBA

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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

•Prepare 5-15 minutes of repertoire on your primary instrument or voice that represents your highest level of musicianship

•Two contrasting works are preferred

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Music Scholarship Application via the School of Music website

•University application via Minnesota State system

Enrollment

•Rolling university admission

•2.25 GPA required for the major

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on campus on your primary instrument or voice

•Perform your prepared selections (two contrasting works preferred)

•Vocalists: memorization required; a guided listening exercise may be part of the audition

•Pianists: memorization required (exceptions possible); you may be asked to sight-read

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition

•Available to music majors, minors, and non-music majors

•Audition required to be awarded any music scholarship

School Info

Snapshot

3.26

Avg GPA (W)

56%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,194

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,462

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,261

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota; the department owns 50+ Steinway and Boston pianos

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts B.A. balancing music education, performance, and theory/history study

•Applied lessons on your primary instrument or voice

•Electives spanning The History of Jazz (MUS 3120) and a rock/popular-music history course tracing the genre from blues to modern rock

Performance & Productions

•Ensemble enrollment required every term in residence — choose band, choir, orchestra, vocal, or jazz

•Named groups include the Wind Ensemble, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

•Capstone degree recital required

Facilities

•Performances staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall, housed in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Updated Jul 6, 11:51 PM