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Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Browse programs

Theatre

Composition & music studies

Music education

Music performance

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BA Music Education with Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Combines applied lessons, conducting, and music theory with vocal and instrumental methods coursework

Class instruction across voice, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings to prepare you to teach any ensemble

Senior half recital of at least 30 minutes

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, and chamber ensembles

Professional Development

Prepares you for Colorado K-12 music teacher licensure

Includes student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels

Facilities

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Combines applied lessons, conducting, and music theory with vocal and instrumental methods coursework

Class instruction across voice, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings to prepare you to teach any ensemble

Senior half recital of at least 30 minutes

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, and chamber ensembles

Professional Development

Prepares you for Colorado K-12 music teacher licensure

Includes student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels

Facilities

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Combines applied lessons, conducting, and music theory with vocal and instrumental methods coursework

Class instruction across voice, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings to prepare you to teach any ensemble

Senior half recital of at least 30 minutes

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, and chamber ensembles

Professional Development

Prepares you for Colorado K-12 music teacher licensure

Includes student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels

Facilities

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

PriorityJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

First Year Students · fortlewis.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition and the university application can come in either order; both are required before a decision.

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School Website

Auditions · fortlewis.edu

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.

Entrance Audition Repertoire

Two contrasting solo pieces on your principal instrument or voice

Scales and technical exercises

Possible sight-reading of a short melodic and/or rhythmic excerpt

Auditions · fortlewis.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Apply for admission to Fort Lewis College through the Admission Office

Submit the Performing Arts Department supplemental application form

Acceptance to the Music Program does not guarantee admission to FLC, and vice versa

Admitted students take a music theory placement exam at entrance — for course placement only, not admission

Program Requirements

Designed to support Colorado K-12 music teacher licensure

Admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Program is required to enroll in 400-level education courses

Students must subsequently be admitted to Student Teaching

What's The Process

Audition Process

A music faculty member will contact you to schedule your audition after you submit the supplemental application form

Option to audition during a Music Major for a Day campus visit

Audition Expectations

Dual admission: formal admission to the Music Program is by audition, separate from FLC admission

Audition runs about ten minutes

Prepare scales, technical exercises, and two contrasting solo pieces

May be asked to sight-read a short melodic and/or rhythmic excerpt

On-campus auditions are preferred; video auditions are available with department chair approval

Contact

Performingarts@fortlewis.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarship consideration through a successful audition

Students admitted to FLC before March 15 receive priority scholarship consideration

Multiple named music scholarships available including Al Rose/Marion Jarvis, Gertrude Brown, and Jan Roshong Memorial

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Combines applied lessons, conducting, and music theory with vocal and instrumental methods coursework

Class instruction across voice, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings to prepare you to teach any ensemble

Senior half recital of at least 30 minutes

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, and chamber ensembles

Professional Development

Prepares you for Colorado K-12 music teacher licensure

Includes student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels

Facilities

Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango

Updated 6d ago