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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher PrepK-12 Licensure

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher PrepK-12 Licensure

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BM Music Education

Choral-General Teaching

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher PrepK-12 Licensure

Training

The 121-credit Bachelor of Music Education concentration in Choral-General Teaching combines professional music study, general education, and K-12 teacher preparation.

The Music Education major is part of IU South Bend's Teacher Education Program and leads to Indiana Department of Education licensure; students must meet Teacher Education Program standards beyond minimum degree requirements.

Professional Development

The curriculum includes a 10-credit Student Teaching All Grades Music placement and a Music Education Upper-Divisional Skills Examination.

Choral concentration study includes Vocal Pedagogy and Fundamentals of Diction for Singers.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.09

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,616

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,446

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,146

Before aid

Average net price

$8,653

After aid

Cost · southbend.iu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 8, 9:16 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 121-credit Bachelor of Music Education concentration in Choral-General Teaching combines professional music study, general education, and K-12 teacher preparation.

Professional Development

The curriculum includes a 10-credit Student Teaching All Grades Music placement and a Music Education Upper-Divisional Skills Examination.

Choral concentration study includes Vocal Pedagogy and Fundamentals of Diction for Singers.

Program Highlights

Training

The 121-credit Bachelor of Music Education concentration in Choral-General Teaching combines professional music study, general education, and K-12 teacher preparation.

Professional Development

The curriculum includes a 10-credit Student Teaching All Grades Music placement and a Music Education Upper-Divisional Skills Examination.

Choral concentration study includes Vocal Pedagogy and Fundamentals of Diction for Singers.

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Deadline

Music audition application

Jan 22, 2027Feb 12, 2027

Auditions

Fall 2027 AuditionFeb 5 & 26, 2027

Auditions · arts.iusb.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Voice Audition

2-3 songs or arias of contrasting styles and periods

English and at least one foreign language must be represented

All music performed from memory

Auditions · arts.iusb.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to IU South Bend and submit a separate music audition application

The audition application is a PDF form from the Music department website

Submit the audition application at least two weeks before your chosen audition date

Placement

Admitted students complete a music theory and music history placement assessment the week before classes start — for course placement only, not admission

Enrollment

Fall enrollment

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Live on-campus audition on the major instrument or voice

Brief faculty interview about prior musical experiences and future artistic, academic, and career goals

Faculty interview also covers prior music-teaching experiences and goals (BME candidates)

Deadlines

February 5 audition: application due January 22

February 26 audition: application due February 12

Submit the audition application at least two weeks before the chosen date

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Music Talent Scholarship available for incoming students

Awarded based on audition performance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.09

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,616

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,446

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,146

Before aid

Average net price

$8,653

After aid

Cost · southbend.iu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 121-credit Bachelor of Music Education concentration in Choral-General Teaching combines professional music study, general education, and K-12 teacher preparation.

Professional Development

The curriculum includes a 10-credit Student Teaching All Grades Music placement and a Music Education Upper-Divisional Skills Examination.

Choral concentration study includes Vocal Pedagogy and Fundamentals of Diction for Singers.

Updated Aug 8, 9:16 PM