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Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12

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BA Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12

Program Recognition

Teacher Education Program accredited by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board; Music Education licensure is an approved program

Training

Prepares students for Illinois PK-12 music educator licensure

Includes field experiences in vocal and instrumental teaching

Licensure coursework includes three of String, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Techniques, plus Conducting, Orchestration and Arranging, 20th/21st-Century Music, and PK-12 Music Education Curriculum & Instruction

Focus areas are band, choir, orchestra, or general music, with the skills to teach them all

Students complete applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the degree

Performance & Productions

Students can step into leadership roles in ensembles, guiding rehearsals and even leading performances

Professional Development

Student teaching is placed within 60 miles of Monmouth or through the Chicago Semester program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

702

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,180

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,428

Before aid

Average net price

$17,133

After aid

1074 2026 27 Monmouth Financial Planning Booklet · monmouthcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Teacher Education Program accredited by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board; Music Education licensure is an approved program

Training

Prepares students for Illinois PK-12 music educator licensure

Includes field experiences in vocal and instrumental teaching

Focus areas are band, choir, orchestra, or general music, with the skills to teach them all

Students complete applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the degree

Performance & Productions

Students can step into leadership roles in ensembles, guiding rehearsals and even leading performances

Professional Development

Student teaching is placed within 60 miles of Monmouth or through the Chicago Semester program

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Teacher Education Program accredited by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board; Music Education licensure is an approved program

Training

Prepares students for Illinois PK-12 music educator licensure

Includes field experiences in vocal and instrumental teaching

Focus areas are band, choir, orchestra, or general music, with the skills to teach them all

Students complete applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the degree

Performance & Productions

Students can step into leadership roles in ensembles, guiding rehearsals and even leading performances

Professional Development

Student teaching is placed within 60 miles of Monmouth or through the Chicago Semester program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Priority ScholarshipDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027

Official page · monmouthcollege.edu

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Audition

Music Scholarship Audition DeadlineNov 15, 2026

Scholarships · monmouthcollege.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Repertoire List

Vocal: be prepared to sing one piece memorized (popular music or musical theatre is not appropriate)

Vocal: be prepared to sing a major scale, preferably on solfege; for a virtual submission, try to sing two scales that cover your comfortable range

Instrumental: be prepared to play 1-2 major scales, a chromatic scale in your maximum comfortable range, and 1 solo piece or etude of your choosing (piano accompaniment not required)

Piano: be prepared to play all major scales in two octaves and two contrasting pieces, or two contrasting movements of one piece (the solo can be one extended movement if contrasts in style and mood are apparent)

Piano solos should be memorized if at all possible, especially for those planning to major in music

Scholarships · monmouthcollege.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Why MonmouthOptional

25–250 words

How did you discover Monmouth and why are you interested in joining the Monmouth community? (25 word minimum, 250 word maximum)

Applicants who apply with the Common Application.

Application · Common App

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Monmouth through the Common App or the Monmouth College application

Submit an unlisted YouTube recording through the music scholarship Google Form for the virtual option

Important Notes

University deadlines for Fall 2027 have not yet been published

What's The Process

Audition Process

The music audition is optional for scholarship consideration and is not required for admission to the major

Students may audition during an official campus visit or submit a virtual recording

Faculty contact applicants about a follow-up after reviewing the virtual submission

The vocal audition includes some warming up and light vocal range testing

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarship

Music scholarships are available up to $3,000 per year

Awards are renewable with continued participation in the department

The scholarship audition deadline is November 15 in the year before fall enrollment

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

702

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,180

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,428

Before aid

Average net price

$17,133

After aid

1074 2026 27 Monmouth Financial Planning Booklet · monmouthcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Teacher Education Program accredited by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board; Music Education licensure is an approved program

Training

Prepares students for Illinois PK-12 music educator licensure

Includes field experiences in vocal and instrumental teaching

Focus areas are band, choir, orchestra, or general music, with the skills to teach them all

Students complete applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the degree

Performance & Productions

Students can step into leadership roles in ensembles, guiding rehearsals and even leading performances

Professional Development

Student teaching is placed within 60 miles of Monmouth or through the Chicago Semester program

Updated 5d ago