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McPherson College

McPherson, KS

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PK-12Teacher Prep

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PK-12Teacher Prep

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BA Music Education with Licensure

Instrumental Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PK-12Teacher Prep

Training

Complete private instrumental study alongside music theory, conducting, and the professional education sequence

Study elementary and secondary music methods

Build specialized skills through marching and jazz band methods

Performance & Productions

Participate in large and secondary ensembles

Complete performance study leading to a senior recital

Professional Development

Prepare for PK through 12 music teaching licensure

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

872

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,448

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,441

After aid

Tuition Fees · mcpherson.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Complete private instrumental study alongside music theory, conducting, and the professional education sequence

Study elementary and secondary music methods

Build specialized skills through marching and jazz band methods

Performance & Productions

Participate in large and secondary ensembles

Complete performance study leading to a senior recital

Professional Development

Prepare for PK through 12 music teaching licensure

Program Highlights

Training

Complete private instrumental study alongside music theory, conducting, and the professional education sequence

Study elementary and secondary music methods

Build specialized skills through marching and jazz band methods

Performance & Productions

Participate in large and secondary ensembles

Complete performance study leading to a senior recital

Professional Development

Prepare for PK through 12 music teaching licensure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Scholarship Auditions · mcpherson.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Repertoire List

Prepare one technical selection

Prepare one lyrical selection

A contest solo or district or state honor band excerpt is acceptable

Scholarship Auditions · mcpherson.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to McPherson College through the MC Application or Common App

Use the music department audition request form to schedule a scholarship audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

Request an audition through the music department

Music majors and non-majors may audition for Fine Arts Scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarship

Music majors and non-majors may audition for Fine Arts Scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

872

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,448

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,441

After aid

Tuition Fees · mcpherson.edu College Scorecard

Training

Complete private instrumental study alongside music theory, conducting, and the professional education sequence

Study elementary and secondary music methods

Build specialized skills through marching and jazz band methods

Performance & Productions

Participate in large and secondary ensembles

Complete performance study leading to a senior recital

Professional Development

Prepare for PK through 12 music teaching licensure

Updated Aug 27, 10:25 PM