No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only
Program profile
Transfer In FriendlyNon-Licensure
Program Recognition
•Bullet: NASM-accredited music program
Training
•Bullet: Vocal emphasis in the BM Music Education curriculum combining music theory, music history, and educational methods with extensive practicum experiences
•Bullet: Ensemble participation in a vocal ensemble each semester such as A Cappella Choir, Women Singers, or Men's Chorus
Professional Development
•Bullet: Non-licensure track for graduates pursuing private studio teaching, community music, or graduate study
•Bullet: Vocal emphasis in the BM Music Education curriculum combining music theory, music history, and educational methods with extensive practicum experiences
•Bullet: Ensemble participation in a vocal ensemble each semester such as A Cappella Choir, Women Singers, or Men's Chorus
Professional Development
•Bullet: Non-licensure track for graduates pursuing private studio teaching, community music, or graduate study
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Bullet: NASM-accredited music program
Training
•Bullet: Vocal emphasis in the BM Music Education curriculum combining music theory, music history, and educational methods with extensive practicum experiences
•Bullet: Ensemble participation in a vocal ensemble each semester such as A Cappella Choir, Women Singers, or Men's Chorus
Professional Development
•Bullet: Non-licensure track for graduates pursuing private studio teaching, community music, or graduate study
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.
This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source
Songs
Two Contrasting Solos
•Bullet: At least one selection must be classical in nature
•Bullet: Apply to the university via Common App or the C-N website
•Bullet: Register separately for a music department audition
Eligibility
•Bullet: Music department audition is an entrance requirement for all music majors (NASM member institution)
•Bullet: Audition also serves as the scholarship audition
Placement
•Bullet: Admitted students take a music theory placement exam — for course placement only, not admission
Transfer Pathway
C-N lists Music AA as a TBR Transfer Pathway and says completed AA/AS degrees satisfy the liberal arts core except three C-N classes; Vocal Non-Licensure transfers still complete remaining music education, licensure or non-licensure, upper-level, and senior-college requirements.
•Bullet: Register for your audition via the C-N Music Application form
•Bullet: Solo performance on your principal voice
Audition Expectations
•Bullet: Two-part audition: solo performance followed by a music theory placement exam
•Bullet: Professional dress recommended
Post-Enrollment
•Bullet: BM candidates audition for upper-division status after four semesters in the major applied area; this is a post-enrollment continuation gate separate from the admission audition
Scholarship Info
Music Scholarships
•Bullet: The department audition also serves as the scholarship audition
•Bullet: The annual Tarr Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition provides primary consideration through the department audition
•Bullet: Fall 2027 audition and scholarship priority dates are not yet published
•Bullet: Vocal emphasis in the BM Music Education curriculum combining music theory, music history, and educational methods with extensive practicum experiences
•Bullet: Ensemble participation in a vocal ensemble each semester such as A Cappella Choir, Women Singers, or Men's Chorus
Professional Development
•Bullet: Non-licensure track for graduates pursuing private studio teaching, community music, or graduate study
