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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher CertTeacher Prep

Program Recognition

LSU's state-approved Instrumental Music Education route is the BME option for K-12 teaching through applied-instrument study.

Training

The pathway is oriented to band, orchestra, wind, brass, percussion, and strings classroom settings, where musicianship is carried into rehearsal and ensemble instruction.

LSU's four-year music education curriculum ends with a semester-long, site-based student-teaching experience guided by a professional music teacher and university coordinator.

Professional Development

Graduates prepare for Louisiana Level 1 Professional Certificate work in Instrumental Music Education and elementary or secondary teaching; another state may require additional review.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

Index · lsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:09 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

LSU's state-approved Instrumental Music Education route is the BME option for K-12 teaching through applied-instrument study.

Training

The pathway is oriented to band, orchestra, wind, brass, percussion, and strings classroom settings, where musicianship is carried into rehearsal and ensemble instruction.

LSU's four-year music education curriculum ends with a semester-long, site-based student-teaching experience guided by a professional music teacher and university coordinator.

Professional Development

Graduates prepare for Louisiana Level 1 Professional Certificate work in Instrumental Music Education and elementary or secondary teaching; another state may require additional review.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

LSU's state-approved Instrumental Music Education route is the BME option for K-12 teaching through applied-instrument study.

Training

The pathway is oriented to band, orchestra, wind, brass, percussion, and strings classroom settings, where musicianship is carried into rehearsal and ensemble instruction.

LSU's four-year music education curriculum ends with a semester-long, site-based student-teaching experience guided by a professional music teacher and university coordinator.

Professional Development

Graduates prepare for Louisiana Level 1 Professional Certificate work in Instrumental Music Education and elementary or secondary teaching; another state may require additional review.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Decision DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

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Auditions

LSU School of Music On-Campus AuditionJan 23 & 30, 2027

Music Premiere Scholarship Priority DeadlineFeb 20, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded auditions accepted after on-campus audition datesRolling

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Audition on your principal instrument using that area's standard major audition repertoire (see the relevant Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, or Piano requirements)

Typically two contrasting selections (one technical, one lyrical) plus an etude where the instrument requires it

Scales & Technique

All major scales appropriate to your instrument (chromatic scale where specified)

Sight-Reading

Repertoire list: sight reading and rhythm skills may be assessed at the audition

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to LSU via the Common Application

Step 2: Complete the Music Major Application (GeauxMusic form) via the myLSU portal

Submit a recorded video audition via the myLSU application portal

Contact musicadmissions@lsu.edu for accessibility issues or technical difficulties

Enrollment

Admitted students take a music theory & aural-skills placement exam at LSU — for course placement only, not admission

Submit all transcripts early for course credit evaluation

Transfer Pathway

• Transfer applicants to the Instrumental Music Education pathway must complete the School of Music audition or portfolio process. After admission, faculty evaluate prior music coursework and placement examinations in Music Theory, Music History, Aural Skills, and Group Piano determine music-course placement.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition on your principal instrument or voice, plus a required Music Education interview

In-person on campus during scheduled audition days, or by recorded video via the myLSU application portal

Recommended to film recorded auditions as one take (single video)

Recorded auditions given equal consideration after in-person dates pass

Audition Expectations

Be prepared to discuss your musical experiences and reasons for pursuing a music education degree at LSU

Faculty are interested in why you want this degree now, your views on music teaching and learning, and why LSU

Optional: submit a 5-7 minute video to musicadmissions@lsu.edu (unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link) highlighting music-education-related skills, before completing your audition and interview

Contact: musicadmissions@lsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Premiere Scholarship

Complete the LSU School of Music audition by February 20, 2027 for priority scholarship consideration

Recorded auditions submitted after the audition deadlines may still be accepted but may not qualify for the Music Premiere Scholarship or similar opportunities

Transfer Students

Contact Office of Student Success for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

Index · lsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

LSU's state-approved Instrumental Music Education route is the BME option for K-12 teaching through applied-instrument study.

Training

The pathway is oriented to band, orchestra, wind, brass, percussion, and strings classroom settings, where musicianship is carried into rehearsal and ensemble instruction.

LSU's four-year music education curriculum ends with a semester-long, site-based student-teaching experience guided by a professional music teacher and university coordinator.

Professional Development

Graduates prepare for Louisiana Level 1 Professional Certificate work in Instrumental Music Education and elementary or secondary teaching; another state may require additional review.

Updated Sep 4, 1:09 PM