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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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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

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

19.6K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

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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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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

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Deadline

Music (BM) Admission Audition RequirementFeb 5, 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 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

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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

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

19.6K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

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

Official source 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 3h ago