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MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyP-12Teacher Cert

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

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BMEd Music Education

Band Instruments

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyP-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

Band Instruments is the student's primary applied performance area within MNU's professional Bachelor of Music Education

The degree prepares students for Kansas P-12 music licensure through instrumental, vocal, conducting, and education-methods study

Training

Private applied study and ensemble participation support the music core and senior recital

Professional-education coursework and practicum experiences prepare students for school music teaching

Luke Johnson combines department leadership with band direction, music-education teaching, conducting, and applied trumpet.

Concert Band meets three times weekly for standard, new, and chamber-wind repertoire, while Jazz Ensemble adds six named idioms and improvisation.

Professional Development

Field experiences connect students with nearby Kansas City-area school districts

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

983

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,165

After aid

Undergrad Program Costs · mnu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:26 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Band Instruments is the student's primary applied performance area within MNU's professional Bachelor of Music Education

The degree prepares students for Kansas P-12 music licensure through instrumental, vocal, conducting, and education-methods study

Training

Private applied study and ensemble participation support the music core and senior recital

Professional-education coursework and practicum experiences prepare students for school music teaching

Luke Johnson combines department leadership with band direction, music-education teaching, conducting, and applied trumpet.

Concert Band meets three times weekly for standard, new, and chamber-wind repertoire, while Jazz Ensemble adds six named idioms and improvisation.

Professional Development

Field experiences connect students with nearby Kansas City-area school districts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Band Instruments is the student's primary applied performance area within MNU's professional Bachelor of Music Education

The degree prepares students for Kansas P-12 music licensure through instrumental, vocal, conducting, and education-methods study

Training

Private applied study and ensemble participation support the music core and senior recital

Professional-education coursework and practicum experiences prepare students for school music teaching

Luke Johnson combines department leadership with band direction, music-education teaching, conducting, and applied trumpet.

Concert Band meets three times weekly for standard, new, and chamber-wind repertoire, while Jazz Ensemble adds six named idioms and improvisation.

Professional Development

Field experiences connect students with nearby Kansas City-area school districts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

Accompanist Fee

$10

Auditions

On-Campus Scholarship Audition

Oct 14 & 31, 2026Nov 11, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 4, 2027Apr 10 & 17, 2027

Special invitation scholarship audition for high school juniorsMay 14, 2027

Undergraduate Arts And Humanities · mnu.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Songs

Vocal Check

Applicants whose primary area is not voice sing one song of their choice

Additional Materials

Repertoire List

Prepare one solo that best demonstrates skill in a band instrument; Percussionists perform on at least two of these instruments: snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, or drumset

Music majors prepare a second solo in a contrasting style

Applicants may also prepare one solo in a secondary performance area

Resume (Optional)

Upload a resume in the Music Scholarship Application Form

Undergraduate Arts And Humanities · mnu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the MNU university application

Submit the Music Scholarship Application Form for music-major or ensemble-participation scholarship consideration

Fall 2027 early-action applications are currently open

Important Notes

The performing-arts audition is for scholarships and ensemble participation; the reviewed source does not describe it as a separate admission requirement

FAFSA is used for aid consideration; MNU code 007032

Transfer Pathway

BMEd Music Education (Band Instruments) transfers from regionally accredited institutions may apply prior major and professional-education work; before student teaching, they must complete at least 21 MNU credits, including 15 professional-education and 6 major credits.

Undergraduate Education · mnu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Scholarship and ensemble-participation auditions are scheduled through the Music Scholarship Application Form

Published 2026-2027 auditions are in person on MNU's Olathe campus; applicants unable to attend should contact performingarts@mnu.edu

Audition Expectations

Demonstrate fundamental musical knowledge through diagnostic exercises, including sight-reading

Applicants who are not primarily pianists demonstrate any piano proficiency

Applicants who are not primarily vocalists sing one song of their choice

Faculty prefer live accompaniment when possible; an MNU accompanist is available for a $10 fee payable at the audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music-major and ensemble-participation scholarships are available to exceptional students who submit the Music Scholarship Application Form and complete a successful audition

Published scholarship auditions are held in person on MNU's Olathe campus

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

983

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,165

After aid

Undergrad Program Costs · mnu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Band Instruments is the student's primary applied performance area within MNU's professional Bachelor of Music Education

The degree prepares students for Kansas P-12 music licensure through instrumental, vocal, conducting, and education-methods study

Training

Private applied study and ensemble participation support the music core and senior recital

Professional-education coursework and practicum experiences prepare students for school music teaching

Luke Johnson combines department leadership with band direction, music-education teaching, conducting, and applied trumpet.

Concert Band meets three times weekly for standard, new, and chamber-wind repertoire, while Jazz Ensemble adds six named idioms and improvisation.

Professional Development

Field experiences connect students with nearby Kansas City-area school districts

Updated Aug 7, 12:26 AM