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Instrumental Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Training

Instrumental Certification combines applied music, conducting, composition, theory, music history, aural skills, and professional education in CMU's Bachelor of Music Education.

The degree balances musician training with preparation to lead instrumental classrooms and ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students can perform in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, and chamber ensembles while developing rehearsal, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Professional Development

The pathway prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental music teaching; with additional study, students may add the vocal emphasis.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$30,320

Before aid

Average net price

$22,766

After aid

Index · centralmethodist.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental Certification combines applied music, conducting, composition, theory, music history, aural skills, and professional education in CMU's Bachelor of Music Education.

The degree balances musician training with preparation to lead instrumental classrooms and ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students can perform in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, and chamber ensembles while developing rehearsal, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Professional Development

The pathway prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental music teaching; with additional study, students may add the vocal emphasis.

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental Certification combines applied music, conducting, composition, theory, music history, aural skills, and professional education in CMU's Bachelor of Music Education.

The degree balances musician training with preparation to lead instrumental classrooms and ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students can perform in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, and chamber ensembles while developing rehearsal, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Professional Development

The pathway prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental music teaching; with additional study, students may add the vocal emphasis.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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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

Prepare a contest-appropriate solo or an etude, such as music used for an honor-band audition.

Scales & Technique

Be prepared to play a full-range chromatic scale and one scale of your choice, preferably two octaves.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CMU through the Fayette Campus undergraduate application.

Use CMU's Fine Arts audition information page to request or schedule the music audition.

Admission Pathway

This Music Education concentration leads to instrumental certification through the Bachelor of Music Education.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Interview and audition with a Swinney Conservatory faculty member during a campus visit.

Materials may include All-District or All-State audition music, solos, or etudes.

Faculty may ask students to sight-read or perform scales.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Opportunities

Central's Got Talent is CMU's annual scholarship competition for vocal, instrumental, and praise band areas.

Participation scholarships may require an audition, interview, or tryout with the appropriate faculty member or activity director.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$30,320

Before aid

Average net price

$22,766

After aid

Index · centralmethodist.edu College Scorecard

Training

Instrumental Certification combines applied music, conducting, composition, theory, music history, aural skills, and professional education in CMU's Bachelor of Music Education.

The degree balances musician training with preparation to lead instrumental classrooms and ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students can perform in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, and chamber ensembles while developing rehearsal, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Professional Development

The pathway prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental music teaching; with additional study, students may add the vocal emphasis.

Updated 6d ago