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Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

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BA Music Education with Cert

Vocal

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

Training

•The Vocal track within KWU's BA Music Education (PreK-12) major develops vocal performance and teaching skills for PreK-12 licensure.

•The 2025–26 catalog combines Philharmonic Choir, applied voice, diction, advanced choral conducting, secondary choral methods, music theory, aural skills, history, and the Teacher Education curriculum.

Performance & Productions

•Vocal students perform in Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale and can participate in musicals, operas, concerts, and community music opportunities.

•The department's partnerships with Theatre Salina, the Salina Symphony, and area youth programs provide hands-on performance and teaching experiences.

Professional Development

•Senior seminar, clinical practice, licensure preparation, and teaching-focused coursework help students build a professional portfolio and prepare for Kansas PreK-12 music education careers.

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

956

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,186

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$54,110

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,671

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 1, 1:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•The Vocal track within KWU's BA Music Education (PreK-12) major develops vocal performance and teaching skills for PreK-12 licensure.

Performance & Productions

•Vocal students perform in Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale and can participate in musicals, operas, concerts, and community music opportunities.

•The department's partnerships with Theatre Salina, the Salina Symphony, and area youth programs provide hands-on performance and teaching experiences.

Professional Development

•Senior seminar, clinical practice, licensure preparation, and teaching-focused coursework help students build a professional portfolio and prepare for Kansas PreK-12 music education careers.

Program Highlights

Training

•The Vocal track within KWU's BA Music Education (PreK-12) major develops vocal performance and teaching skills for PreK-12 licensure.

Performance & Productions

•Vocal students perform in Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale and can participate in musicals, operas, concerts, and community music opportunities.

•The department's partnerships with Theatre Salina, the Salina Symphony, and area youth programs provide hands-on performance and teaching experiences.

Professional Development

•Senior seminar, clinical practice, licensure preparation, and teaching-focused coursework help students build a professional portfolio and prepare for Kansas PreK-12 music education careers.

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Official page · kwu.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire

•One classical solo in any language, preferably memorized, performed at Coyote Audition Day.

•A second solo is encouraged, with preference for musical theatre or classical repertoire in a foreign language.

Sheet Music

•Send a PDF piano score to the staff accompanist at least 2 weeks before the competition date if accompaniment is needed.

Coyote Audition Day Requirements · kwu.eduVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to KWU through the university application.

•No separate music application portal was found.

Important Notes

•The 2025–26 catalog names this track Vocal; KWU's program page describes it as the vocal emphasis.

•The degree leads to PreK-12 music teaching licensure in Kansas and is offered with the KWU Teacher Education program.

•Continuing in the licensure track requires admission to the KWU Teacher Education program after enrollment.

•Admitted students complete a music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostic at orientation — for course placement only, not admission.

Transfer Pathway

Vocal track transfer students can use KWU's published AA/AS junior-standing and articulation pathways for general education transfer. KWU still completes an official degree audit for music and teacher-licensure requirements.

Transfer Students · kwu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•An audition is not required for admission to the BA Music Education major.

•Vocal-emphasis applicants audition at Coyote Audition Day for music scholarship consideration using the published Voice Division requirements.

•A rehearsal slot with Dr. Gustavo do Carmo is provided on the day of competition.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Audition

•Coyote Audition Day lists division audition requirements for music award consideration.

•A solo from the standard repertoire for the instrument must be performed to be eligible for full scholarship.

•Send any required piano accompaniment score in PDF at least 2 weeks before the competition date.

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

956

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,186

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$54,110

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,671

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•The Vocal track within KWU's BA Music Education (PreK-12) major develops vocal performance and teaching skills for PreK-12 licensure.

Performance & Productions

•Vocal students perform in Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale and can participate in musicals, operas, concerts, and community music opportunities.

•The department's partnerships with Theatre Salina, the Salina Symphony, and area youth programs provide hands-on performance and teaching experiences.

Professional Development

•Senior seminar, clinical practice, licensure preparation, and teaching-focused coursework help students build a professional portfolio and prepare for Kansas PreK-12 music education careers.

Updated Aug 1, 1:05 PM