No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only
Training
•Bullet: The 20-credit minor develops teaching practice through keyboard, vocal, or instrumental pedagogy; advanced pedagogy courses; and a supervised pedagogy internship.
•Bullet: Electives in communication, development, motivation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship connect studio teaching to broader learning contexts.
Professional Development
•Bullet: The audition and interview evaluate both musicianship and readiness for teaching-focused study.
•Bullet: The curriculum is designed for students who want practical instructional experience and a documented pedagogy credential alongside another compatible degree.
•Bullet: The 20-credit minor develops teaching practice through keyboard, vocal, or instrumental pedagogy; advanced pedagogy courses; and a supervised pedagogy internship.
•Bullet: Electives in communication, development, motivation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship connect studio teaching to broader learning contexts.
Professional Development
•Bullet: The audition and interview evaluate both musicianship and readiness for teaching-focused study.
•Bullet: The curriculum is designed for students who want practical instructional experience and a documented pedagogy credential alongside another compatible degree.
Program Highlights
Training
•Bullet: The 20-credit minor develops teaching practice through keyboard, vocal, or instrumental pedagogy; advanced pedagogy courses; and a supervised pedagogy internship.
•Bullet: Electives in communication, development, motivation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship connect studio teaching to broader learning contexts.
Professional Development
•Bullet: The audition and interview evaluate both musicianship and readiness for teaching-focused study.
•Bullet: The curriculum is designed for students who want practical instructional experience and a documented pedagogy credential alongside another compatible degree.
This should be approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to go to college. Tell us about yourself and your experiences that have led to this decision.
Optional, but required if you apply score-optional through the Common App. Described as optional, but strongly encouraged. Submit it online when prompted during the online application process or within the Common App.
Honors College essay, Optional
500 words
The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to George Mason online application or George Mason's supplement to the Common App.
Only if you apply to the Honors College. The topic is in the George Mason online application or in George Mason's supplement to the Common Application.
•Bullet: The 20-credit minor develops teaching practice through keyboard, vocal, or instrumental pedagogy; advanced pedagogy courses; and a supervised pedagogy internship.
•Bullet: Electives in communication, development, motivation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship connect studio teaching to broader learning contexts.
Professional Development
•Bullet: The audition and interview evaluate both musicianship and readiness for teaching-focused study.
•Bullet: The curriculum is designed for students who want practical instructional experience and a documented pedagogy credential alongside another compatible degree.
