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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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BME Music Education

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BMA Musical Arts

General Music Studies

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Program

•The Bachelor of Music in Education (BME) prepares K-12 music educators and leads to Missouri teacher certification

•Faculty hold national certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly, with strengths in instrumental, jazz, choral, and vocal pedagogy

•Most students complete the BME in nine semesters, including supervised student teaching

Facilities & Accreditation

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Graduates teach across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska

Concentration

•The Instrumental concentration prepares band and orchestra educators; coursework includes instrumental conducting and middle/high school instrumental methods

•Instrumental candidates may add state vocal certification through additional coursework

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,306

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,866

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,251

After aid

College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program

•The Bachelor of Music in Education (BME) prepares K-12 music educators and leads to Missouri teacher certification

•Faculty hold national certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly, with strengths in instrumental, jazz, choral, and vocal pedagogy

•Most students complete the BME in nine semesters, including supervised student teaching

Facilities & Accreditation

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Graduates teach across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska

Concentration

•The Instrumental concentration prepares band and orchestra educators; coursework includes instrumental conducting and middle/high school instrumental methods

•Instrumental candidates may add state vocal certification through additional coursework

Program Highlights

Program

•The Bachelor of Music in Education (BME) prepares K-12 music educators and leads to Missouri teacher certification

•Faculty hold national certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly, with strengths in instrumental, jazz, choral, and vocal pedagogy

•Most students complete the BME in nine semesters, including supervised student teaching

Facilities & Accreditation

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Graduates teach across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska

Concentration

•The Instrumental concentration prepares band and orchestra educators; coursework includes instrumental conducting and middle/high school instrumental methods

•Instrumental candidates may add state vocal certification through additional coursework

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Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion

•Prepare contrasting passages that display tone quality and technique (solos and etudes used for District/State solo & ensemble contest or all-district/all-state auditions are encouraged)

•Major scales and sight-reading are also required

•Piano accompaniment is optional

•Percussionists should demonstrate snare drum, mallets, timpani, and drum set

Keyboard

•Pianists: minimum of two memorized solos of contrasting styles, plus scales, arpeggios, etudes, and sight-reading of two short pieces

•Organists: minimum of two (preferably memorized) solos of contrasting styles, plus manual and pedal studies and sight-reading of two short pieces and a hymn

Strings

•Two or more scales in three octaves (bass: two octaves) in keys of your choice

•Two contrasting solo pieces or movements of a concerto

•One etude of your choice

Sight-Reading

•The audition includes sight-reading and pitch retention to assess current ability and potential

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Application

•Apply to Missouri Western through the Common App or the school online application (open-admissions university)

•The audition is required to declare the music major and is also used for scholarship and participation-grant consideration

Education Requirements

•BME admission requires an ACT composite of 17+, overall GPA 2.50, and professional and content GPAs of 3.0

•Complete EDU 202 with a C or higher and earn credit in EDU 203

•An ACT score of 22 is required to enter junior- and senior-level teaching experiences

Scholarships

•For priority and competitive scholarships, complete the General Scholarship Application and FAFSA and schedule an audition; the application deadline is typically February 1

Declaring the Major

•Before the degree is formally declared, students must enroll in applied music on the major instrument and pass Musicianship 1 and Basic Keyboard Skills 1 (if applicable) with a C or better — a course requirement, not an admission gate

•All music majors complete six semesters of concert/recital attendance

What's The Process

Audition Process

•A solo audition on the principal instrument or voice is required of all intended music majors

•The audition assesses pitch accuracy, rhythm, expressive musicianship, and includes sight-reading and pitch retention

•Auditions run in 15-minute slots; priority audition days are typically in February and March

How to Audition

•Submit the Music Audition & Scholarship Application, then schedule an audition through the department

•Recorded/virtual auditions are accepted in place of an on-campus visit

Scholarship Info

Awards

•A wide variety of music scholarships and participation grants are available, ranging from partial to full tuition plus room and board

•Awards are based on the audition

How to Apply

•Complete the General Scholarship Application and FAFSA, then schedule an audition

•The priority application deadline is typically February 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,306

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,866

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,251

After aid

College Scorecard

Program

•The Bachelor of Music in Education (BME) prepares K-12 music educators and leads to Missouri teacher certification

•Faculty hold national certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly, with strengths in instrumental, jazz, choral, and vocal pedagogy

•Most students complete the BME in nine semesters, including supervised student teaching

Facilities & Accreditation

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Graduates teach across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska

Concentration

•The Instrumental concentration prepares band and orchestra educators; coursework includes instrumental conducting and middle/high school instrumental methods

•Instrumental candidates may add state vocal certification through additional coursework

Updated 3h ago