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Bemidji State University

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Audition format

In-Person Only

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Instrumental Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

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

Training

BMus applied study on your chosen instrument, with the option to study multiple instruments

Two barrier juries gate advancement through the degree

Performance & Productions

Senior degree recital required

Instrumentalists perform across named ensembles: the Wind Ensemble (recognized as one of the region's finest), Symphonic Band, the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, the Bemidji Chamber Orchestra (for string players), and the Percussion Ensemble

Jazz players join the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

Facilities

Concerts staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall 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

Aid · bemidjistate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited School of Music

All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota

Training

BMus applied study on your chosen instrument, with the option to study multiple instruments

Two barrier juries gate advancement through the degree

Performance & Productions

Senior degree recital required

Jazz players join the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

Facilities

Concerts staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited School of Music

All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota

Training

BMus applied study on your chosen instrument, with the option to study multiple instruments

Two barrier juries gate advancement through the degree

Performance & Productions

Senior degree recital required

Jazz players join the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

Facilities

Concerts staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website

Studentwelcome · eservices.minnstate.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

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School Website

Auditions Scholarships · bemidjistate.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

Prepare 5-15 minutes of repertoire on your principal instrument that represents your highest level of musicianship

Two contrasting works are preferred

Auditions Scholarships · bemidjistate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Music Scholarship Application via the School of Music website

Submit the university application through the Minnesota State system

Enrollment

BSU is accepting undergraduate applications through Fall 2027

Domestic applications close at 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday before classes begin

2.25 GPA required for the major

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on campus on your principal instrument

Perform your prepared selections (two contrasting works preferred)

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

Aid · bemidjistate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited School of Music

All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota

Training

BMus applied study on your chosen instrument, with the option to study multiple instruments

Two barrier juries gate advancement through the degree

Performance & Productions

Senior degree recital required

Jazz players join the Blue Ice Jazz Band (30+ years; hosts the annual BSU Jazz Fest)

Facilities

Concerts staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM