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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Licensure

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Licensure

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BS Music Education

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Licensure

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota

Training

•Applied lessons on your principal instrument plus conducting, instrumental methods, and music-education pedagogy coursework

•Ensemble experience in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Senior degree recital and end-of-term juries staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Facilities

•Coursework and rehearsals based in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, home to the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to Minnesota K-12 instrumental/classroom music teacher licensure to conduct school bands and teach instrumental music

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 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

•Applied lessons on your principal instrument plus conducting, instrumental methods, and music-education pedagogy coursework

•Ensemble experience in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Senior degree recital and end-of-term juries staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Facilities

•Coursework and rehearsals based in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, home to the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to Minnesota K-12 instrumental/classroom music teacher licensure to conduct school bands and teach instrumental music

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•All-Steinway School — one of only four in Minnesota

Training

•Applied lessons on your principal instrument plus conducting, instrumental methods, and music-education pedagogy coursework

•Ensemble experience in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Senior degree recital and end-of-term juries staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Facilities

•Coursework and rehearsals based in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, home to the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to Minnesota K-12 instrumental/classroom music teacher licensure to conduct school bands and teach instrumental music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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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 principal instrument 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

•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

•2.50 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)

•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

Training

•Applied lessons on your principal instrument plus conducting, instrumental methods, and music-education pedagogy coursework

•Ensemble experience in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Senior degree recital and end-of-term juries staged in the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Facilities

•Coursework and rehearsals based in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, home to the Carl O. Thompson Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

•Leads to Minnesota K-12 instrumental/classroom music teacher licensure to conduct school bands and teach instrumental music

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM