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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

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Choral Music Specialization

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

Training

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, choral emphasis, leading to K-12 teacher certification

CWU says its Music Education Program "has a long history of being one of the largest and the most active in the region, and often graduates more certified teachers than any other single institution in the state" (cwu.edu/academics/music/undergraduate-programs)

Vocal applied study plus conducting, methods, and choral pedagogy coursework

Performance & Productions

Chamber Choir, University Chorale, Vox Divina (soprano/alto), Wildcat Chorus (tenor/bass), Vocal Jazz groups, and Opera

Professional Development

Award-winning collegiate NAfME chapter

Annual Music Education Conference for networking, inspiration, and performance

Teaching placements in local and regional schools

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,964

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,289

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,910

Before aid

Average net price

$18,476

After aid

Cost Attendance · cwu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, choral emphasis, leading to K-12 teacher certification

Vocal applied study plus conducting, methods, and choral pedagogy coursework

Performance & Productions

Chamber Choir, University Chorale, Vox Divina (soprano/alto), Wildcat Chorus (tenor/bass), Vocal Jazz groups, and Opera

Professional Development

Award-winning collegiate NAfME chapter

Annual Music Education Conference for networking, inspiration, and performance

Teaching placements in local and regional schools

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, choral emphasis, leading to K-12 teacher certification

Vocal applied study plus conducting, methods, and choral pedagogy coursework

Performance & Productions

Chamber Choir, University Chorale, Vox Divina (soprano/alto), Wildcat Chorus (tenor/bass), Vocal Jazz groups, and Opera

Professional Development

Award-winning collegiate NAfME chapter

Annual Music Education Conference for networking, inspiration, and performance

Teaching placements in local and regional schools

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd School Website

Fee

Online Audition Submission Fee

$30

Deadline

Final Acceptd DeadlineSep 10, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Admission and Scholarship AuditionsFeb 19–20, 2027

Music Department Scholarship Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Audition Registration · cwu.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Prepare two songs or arias; one in a world language if possible

A musical theater selection may substitute for the classical-style English song

Jazz, rock, pop, and other contemporary styles are not preferred

Choose music that best displays your current performance level

Scales & Technique

Prepare one major scale on solfege or scale-degree numbers

Prepare a one-octave chromatic scale

Accompaniment

Accompanist available at in-person auditions

Bring legible printed sheet music in the correct key in a book or binder; no loose sheets, iPad, or tablet for the accompanist

Additional Materials

Sheet Music

Bring legible printed sheet music in the correct key, in a book or binder (no loose sheets, iPad, or tablet), for the accompanist

Scales & Technique

Prepare one major scale on solfege or scale-degree numbers

Prepare a one-octave chromatic scale

Audition Form

Please complete our Supplemental Audition Information Form and bring it to your in-person audition, or upload it with your GetAcceptd audition submission

Recommendations

Recommendations are not required, but strongly encouraged

Please download and print the Music Program Recommendation Form and have your private instructor or teacher complete and submit it

Your resume, repertoire list and other supporting documents may be submitted at the time of audition, but are not required

Voice Audition Requirements · cwu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CWU through university admissions separately

Submit the audition application through Acceptd, or audition in person on a campus audition date

Online submissions through Acceptd carry a 30 USD fee

Audition by March 1 for music scholarship consideration

Register on the Music audition registration form for an in-person or virtual audition; virtual auditions are then submitted online through Acceptd

Program Requirements

Choral Music prepares students for K-12 choral teaching and Washington teacher certification

Most students plan a five-year undergraduate timeline

Transfer Pathway

Transfer choral music-education students audition in voice and can receive theory credit after CWU's diagnostic exam. Applied-study placement is reviewed after the first quarter at MUS 164.

Transfer Student Information · cwu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition required for admission to the CWU Department of Music

Audition in person on a campus audition date, or submit a recorded audition online through Acceptd

Auditions run about 10 minutes and include performance plus a brief discussion of goals and fit

Audition by March 1 for music scholarship consideration

First preference for admission and scholarship awards goes to students who audition before February 1 (voice audition page)

Audition Expectations

Prepare material under the guidance of a private teacher or music director when possible

Arrive at least 10 minutes early and dress professionally

Post-Enrollment

Faculty may ask for basic sight-singing, piano competency, or aural recognition

Mastery is not required; musicianship is considered alongside vocal potential and previous training

Contact

Audition repertoire questions: Melissa.Schiel@cwu.edu

Music Department: music@cwu.edu, (509) 963-1216

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Merit and talent awards available based on audition performance

Audition before March 1 for full scholarship consideration

CWU admission application should be complete by January 1 for merit and talent award consideration

Department awards over $250,000 in scholarships and waivers each year

Submit FAFSA application for financial aid eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

7.8K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,964

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,289

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,910

Before aid

Average net price

$18,476

After aid

Cost Attendance · cwu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, choral emphasis, leading to K-12 teacher certification

Vocal applied study plus conducting, methods, and choral pedagogy coursework

Performance & Productions

Chamber Choir, University Chorale, Vox Divina (soprano/alto), Wildcat Chorus (tenor/bass), Vocal Jazz groups, and Opera

Professional Development

Award-winning collegiate NAfME chapter

Annual Music Education Conference for networking, inspiration, and performance

Teaching placements in local and regional schools

Updated 1d ago