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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Licensure

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$54K

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 Sep 12, 11:56 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

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Deadline

Undergraduate Application (Rolling)

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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

2.50 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

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$54K

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

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 Sep 12, 11:56 PM