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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPK-12

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPK-12

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BM Music Education with Cert

Choral/Vocal (With Cert)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPK-12

Program Recognition

NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Choral/Vocal emphasis leads to Michigan PK-12 Music Certification

Training

"Teaching the Developing Voice" course working with local public-school singers

Choral teaching methods through in-class work, observation, and tutoring

Choral ensembles including University Arts Chorale, University Singers, and Varsity Glee Club

Keyboard musicianship curriculum and state-of-the-art piano lab

Professional Preparation

One-year practicum: half-day teacher assisting plus full-day student teaching

Active collegiate NAfME chapter

Degree Flexibility

Option to add a second teachable minor for an additional certification area

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

18.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,848

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,336

Before aid

Average net price

$16,317

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 267 · gvsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 12:24 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Choral/Vocal emphasis leads to Michigan PK-12 Music Certification

Training

"Teaching the Developing Voice" course working with local public-school singers

Choral teaching methods through in-class work, observation, and tutoring

Choral ensembles including University Arts Chorale, University Singers, and Varsity Glee Club

Keyboard musicianship curriculum and state-of-the-art piano lab

Professional Preparation

One-year practicum: half-day teacher assisting plus full-day student teaching

Active collegiate NAfME chapter

Degree Flexibility

Option to add a second teachable minor for an additional certification area

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Choral/Vocal emphasis leads to Michigan PK-12 Music Certification

Training

"Teaching the Developing Voice" course working with local public-school singers

Choral teaching methods through in-class work, observation, and tutoring

Choral ensembles including University Arts Chorale, University Singers, and Varsity Glee Club

Keyboard musicianship curriculum and state-of-the-art piano lab

Professional Preparation

One-year practicum: half-day teacher assisting plus full-day student teaching

Active collegiate NAfME chapter

Degree Flexibility

Option to add a second teachable minor for an additional certification area

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Priority Deadline (Merit Scholarship Consideration, Fall 2027)Mar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Incoming Freshman Merit Scholarships 2027 2028 269 · gvsu.edu

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Deadline

Music Program Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026Jan 5 & 20, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 9, 2027

Auditions

Music Audition

Nov 14, 2026Feb 5 & 20, 2027Apr 9, 2027

Music Audition - Scholarship Consideration ConcludesMar 20, 2027

Music Audition Information 1 · gvsu.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Three memorized solo works of contrasting nature, including:

One English-language art song composed after 1900

One foreign-language art song or aria

One additional art song or music-theatre selection of your choice

Accompaniment

A staff pianist is provided for vocalists

Bring copies of your audition repertoire for the accompanist

Sight-Reading

Sight-reading takes place in the audition room

Music Audition Information 1 · gvsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the Application for Music Program Admission and Scholarship at least one month before your audition date

University application also required (Common App or GVSU portal)

Audition-day schedule sent approximately 10 days before the selected date

Enrollment

Theory placement exam on audition day — for course placement only, not admission

Keyboard musicianship placement exam for students with two or more years of piano — for course placement only

Important Notes

Choral/Vocal emphasis leads to Michigan PK-12 Music Certification

Scholarship consideration concludes on the March audition date

Transfer Pathway

GVSU's GRCC music transfer guide covers BA, BM, and BME music degrees and lists a two-year music course plan, minimum GVSU music residency requirements, and audition/placement expectations. For K-12 Music Education students, it specifically notes that GRCC MUS 183 transfers to GVSU as MUS 200.

Grcc Transfer Agreement 45 · gvsu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Live, in-person vocal audition on the GVSU campus

Choral/Vocal majors typically choose voice or keyboard as their applied emphasis

A staff pianist is provided — bring copies of all repertoire

Sight-reading takes place in the audition room

Recorded/virtual audition available only for geographic distance or extreme hardship — contact vandebri@gvsu.edu to arrange

Decisions

Acceptance contingent upon GVSU university admission

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Scholarship consideration concludes on the March audition date

Students advised to audition early for best opportunity

Awards contingent upon GVSU university admission

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

18.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,848

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,336

Before aid

Average net price

$16,317

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2026 2027 267 · gvsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Choral/Vocal emphasis leads to Michigan PK-12 Music Certification

Training

"Teaching the Developing Voice" course working with local public-school singers

Choral teaching methods through in-class work, observation, and tutoring

Choral ensembles including University Arts Chorale, University Singers, and Varsity Glee Club

Keyboard musicianship curriculum and state-of-the-art piano lab

Professional Preparation

One-year practicum: half-day teacher assisting plus full-day student teaching

Active collegiate NAfME chapter

Degree Flexibility

Option to add a second teachable minor for an additional certification area

Updated Sep 13, 12:24 AM