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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsTeacher Prep

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsTeacher Prep

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BM Pre-Music Education with Cert

Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsTeacher Prep

Program Recognition

The BM (Pre-Music Education Certification) prepares 21st-century PreK-12 music educators with both performance skills and teaching ability

Faculty hold California teaching credentials and actively teach in local PreK-12 schools

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and performance with individualized instruction on each student's primary instrument or voice

Training in Orff, Kodaly, band, orchestra, choir, general music, early childhood music, and world music pedagogy

Early and ongoing classroom placements in local schools with credentialed mentor teachers

Performance & Productions

Mariachi Panteras, a student-led ensemble mentored by music education faculty

Performance opportunities across conservatory ensembles and the 1,044-seat Musco Center for the Arts

Professional Development

Graduates transition directly into Chapman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Music, earning a master's degree and California single-subject teaching credential in one year

All program graduates have secured teaching positions, beginning their careers immediately after the credential

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

82%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$70,394

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$97,176

Before aid

Average net price

$46,555

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · chapman.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 5:19 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BM (Pre-Music Education Certification) prepares 21st-century PreK-12 music educators with both performance skills and teaching ability

Faculty hold California teaching credentials and actively teach in local PreK-12 schools

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and performance with individualized instruction on each student's primary instrument or voice

Training in Orff, Kodaly, band, orchestra, choir, general music, early childhood music, and world music pedagogy

Early and ongoing classroom placements in local schools with credentialed mentor teachers

Performance & Productions

Mariachi Panteras, a student-led ensemble mentored by music education faculty

Performance opportunities across conservatory ensembles and the 1,044-seat Musco Center for the Arts

Professional Development

Graduates transition directly into Chapman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Music, earning a master's degree and California single-subject teaching credential in one year

All program graduates have secured teaching positions, beginning their careers immediately after the credential

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BM (Pre-Music Education Certification) prepares 21st-century PreK-12 music educators with both performance skills and teaching ability

Faculty hold California teaching credentials and actively teach in local PreK-12 schools

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and performance with individualized instruction on each student's primary instrument or voice

Training in Orff, Kodaly, band, orchestra, choir, general music, early childhood music, and world music pedagogy

Early and ongoing classroom placements in local schools with credentialed mentor teachers

Performance & Productions

Mariachi Panteras, a student-led ensemble mentored by music education faculty

Performance opportunities across conservatory ensembles and the 1,044-seat Musco Center for the Arts

Professional Development

Graduates transition directly into Chapman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Music, earning a master's degree and California single-subject teaching credential in one year

All program graduates have secured teaching positions, beginning their careers immediately after the credential

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App· Only option

Fee

$70

Deadline

Chapman Common App deadline — Early Action / Early Decision I applicantsNov 1, 2026

Chapman Common App deadline — Regular Decision / Early Decision II applicantsJan 15, 2027

Recommended performing-arts transfer Common App deadline before Creative Supplement portal accessJan 15, 2027

Fall transfer Common App deadline; it must be submitted before the Creative SupplementFeb 15, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Creative Supplement Deadline (Early Action / Early Decision I)Nov 6, 2026

Recommended Transfer Deadline (Performing Arts)Jan 15, 2027

Creative Supplement Deadline (Regular Decision / Early Decision II)Jan 20, 2027

Transfer Creative Supplement Priority DeadlineFeb 15, 2027

Creative Supplement · chapman.edu Talent Tips · chapman.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Repertoire

Pre-screen audition video on your primary instrument or voice, following the area-specific prepared-repertoire requirements for that instrument or voice

Essay/Statement

Research paper or scholarly essay (may be from a previous institution and on any subject)

Goal statement (500 words max): describe your long-term personal and professional goals and how this degree and area of study will help you meet them

Creative Supplement · chapman.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Repertoire

Live audition prepared repertoire is the same as the pre-screen requirements on your primary instrument or voice

Creative Supplement · chapman.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal is used for Chapman music applicants — all materials upload through the Chapman Application Status Page

Admitted students complete a music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostic at orientation for course placement only — it does not affect admission

First-year Early Action/Early Decision: November 1, 2026

First-year Regular Decision: January 15, 2027

Transfer: February 15, 2027

Use the Common App deadline for your chosen admission plan. Early Action or Early Decision is not required for Creative Supplement access; Regular Decision applicants also gain access after submitting the Common App.

Early Action is nonbinding. Early Decision I and II are binding admission options.

What's The Process

Prescreen

Submit the Common Application and select Bachelor of Music (Pre-Music Education Certificate) as your intended major

Application Status Page access usually arrives within 48 hours

Upload the Creative Supplement, pre-screen audition video, research paper, and goal statement through the Application Status Page

Audition on your primary instrument or voice per that area's requirements

Live Audition

Select applicants are invited to a live audition session (in person or virtual)

The session includes an introductory session, an interview with the music program director, and the audition

Scholarship Info

Chapman Celebrates Music Scholarship

All music applicants are considered for scholarship during the audition with no separate application required

Hall-Musco Conservatory scholarships are available for up to eight semesters for first-year students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

82%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$70,394

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$97,176

Before aid

Average net price

$46,555

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · chapman.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

The BM (Pre-Music Education Certification) prepares 21st-century PreK-12 music educators with both performance skills and teaching ability

Faculty hold California teaching credentials and actively teach in local PreK-12 schools

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and performance with individualized instruction on each student's primary instrument or voice

Training in Orff, Kodaly, band, orchestra, choir, general music, early childhood music, and world music pedagogy

Early and ongoing classroom placements in local schools with credentialed mentor teachers

Performance & Productions

Mariachi Panteras, a student-led ensemble mentored by music education faculty

Performance opportunities across conservatory ensembles and the 1,044-seat Musco Center for the Arts

Professional Development

Graduates transition directly into Chapman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Music, earning a master's degree and California single-subject teaching credential in one year

All program graduates have secured teaching positions, beginning their careers immediately after the credential

Updated Aug 27, 5:19 PM