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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Pre-CredentialTeacher Prep

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Pre-CredentialTeacher Prep

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BM Music Education

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Pre-CredentialTeacher Prep

Training

Pre-credential preparation for vocal/choral and instrumental teaching

Pedagogy, musicianship, studio lessons, conducting, and ensemble participation

Culminates in a 50-minute senior recital

Teacher preparation draws brass expertise from James Ford, Jenny Kim, and low-brass specialist Dillon MacIntyre.

Trombone Choir and the two concert-band ensembles model both chamber coaching and large-group pedagogy.

Professional Development

Graduates teach in school music programs throughout the Los Angeles area

Continue into a post-baccalaureate credential program to earn the California Single Subject Credential in Music

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

19.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,938

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,242

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,500

Before aid

Average net price

$3,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · calstatela.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 9, 1:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Pre-credential preparation for vocal/choral and instrumental teaching

Pedagogy, musicianship, studio lessons, conducting, and ensemble participation

Culminates in a 50-minute senior recital

Teacher preparation draws brass expertise from James Ford, Jenny Kim, and low-brass specialist Dillon MacIntyre.

Trombone Choir and the two concert-band ensembles model both chamber coaching and large-group pedagogy.

Professional Development

Graduates teach in school music programs throughout the Los Angeles area

Continue into a post-baccalaureate credential program to earn the California Single Subject Credential in Music

Program Highlights

Training

Pre-credential preparation for vocal/choral and instrumental teaching

Pedagogy, musicianship, studio lessons, conducting, and ensemble participation

Culminates in a 50-minute senior recital

Teacher preparation draws brass expertise from James Ford, Jenny Kim, and low-brass specialist Dillon MacIntyre.

Trombone Choir and the two concert-band ensembles model both chamber coaching and large-group pedagogy.

Professional Development

Graduates teach in school music programs throughout the Los Angeles area

Continue into a post-baccalaureate credential program to earn the California Single Subject Credential in Music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

Application Fee

$70

Opens

Cal State Apply preview opensAug 1, 2026

Cal State Apply submission opensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Domestic freshmen and transfer applicantsNov 30, 2026

International first-time freshmen and returning studentsMar 31, 2027

Fall 2027 Admission Deadlines Undergraduates · calstatela.edu

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Deadline

Music (BM) Admission Audition RequirementFeb 5, 2027

Fall 2027 Admission Deadlines Undergraduates · calstatela.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Two pieces of contrasting style from the traditional and contemporary solo literature (horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, or tuba)

Repertoire should demonstrate both technical and musical development

Resume

Upload to a Google Drive or cloud-storage folder

Essay

Statement including musical experience and aspirations

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Upload all supplemental files to cloud storage and include the link in the Audition Scheduling Form

Undergraduate Application Process · calstatela.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Cycle

Apply to Cal State LA through Cal State Apply

Fall 2027 applications open for submission October 1, 2026

Complete the Music BM admission audition requirement by February 5, 2027

The department audition page still publishes Fall 2026 scheduling details; Fall 2027 scheduling has not yet been posted

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory and musicianship placement assessment for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition on your principal instrument or voice using the published repertoire for that area

The audition is required for admission to the BM Music Education program

International applicants and applicants with an approved compelling reason may use the video-audition route

Scholarship Info

Merit-Based Scholarships

Music Department scholarships consider audition performance and applicant potential

The currently published scholarship page remains for Fall 2026 awards; the next award deadline has not been published

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

19.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,938

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,242

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,500

Before aid

Average net price

$3,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · calstatela.edu College Scorecard

Training

Pre-credential preparation for vocal/choral and instrumental teaching

Pedagogy, musicianship, studio lessons, conducting, and ensemble participation

Culminates in a 50-minute senior recital

Teacher preparation draws brass expertise from James Ford, Jenny Kim, and low-brass specialist Dillon MacIntyre.

Trombone Choir and the two concert-band ensembles model both chamber coaching and large-group pedagogy.

Professional Development

Graduates teach in school music programs throughout the Los Angeles area

Continue into a post-baccalaureate credential program to earn the California Single Subject Credential in Music

Updated Aug 9, 1:05 PM