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BA Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

NNU notes that most students require nine semesters to complete the program

Performance & Productions

Students study a primary performance medium, participate in a large ensemble, complete juries, and advance to upper-level standing

Degree Flexibility

The BA Music Education prepares students for Idaho K-12 music certification

The curriculum combines professional education, a 64-credit music endorsement area, applied lessons, ensembles, and student teaching

Candidates complete elementary and secondary music methods, choral and instrumental methods, conducting, and a solo recital

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,580

After aid

Tuition Fees · nnu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 1, 11:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NNU notes that most students require nine semesters to complete the program

Performance & Productions

Students study a primary performance medium, participate in a large ensemble, complete juries, and advance to upper-level standing

Degree Flexibility

The BA Music Education prepares students for Idaho K-12 music certification

The curriculum combines professional education, a 64-credit music endorsement area, applied lessons, ensembles, and student teaching

Candidates complete elementary and secondary music methods, choral and instrumental methods, conducting, and a solo recital

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NNU notes that most students require nine semesters to complete the program

Performance & Productions

Students study a primary performance medium, participate in a large ensemble, complete juries, and advance to upper-level standing

Degree Flexibility

The BA Music Education prepares students for Idaho K-12 music certification

The curriculum combines professional education, a 64-credit music endorsement area, applied lessons, ensembles, and student teaching

Candidates complete elementary and secondary music methods, choral and instrumental methods, conducting, and a solo recital

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admission Deadlines · nnu.edu

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School Website

Auditions

Music Scholarship Audition Day

Nov 6, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 12, 2027Apr 9, 2027

Music Scholarships · nnu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to NNU through the direct application or Common App

Complete the Music Audition Interest form for scholarship consideration

Fall admission is rolling; November 15 is the non-binding Early Action date

Eligibility

Music scholarships are open to music majors and non-majors

Scholarship awards can only be made after the applicant applies and is admitted to NNU

Transfer Pathway

BA Music Education students entering with a completed regionally accredited AA or AS receive junior standing, up to 62 transfer credits, and most NNU Core requirements waived. NNU requires the listed professional-education courses in residence, and the program’s sequencing commonly requires nine semesters.

Transfer Of Credits · catalog.nnu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Request an in-person, virtual, or recorded scholarship audition through the Music Audition Interest form

In-person auditions are available on scheduled Music Department Audition Days or by appointment

Recorded auditions are followed by a brief virtual interview

Audition Expectations

Prepare the repertoire published for the selected performance area: keyboard, voice, instrumental, rhythm section, or percussion

A panel of music faculty hears the audition and holds a brief conversation with the applicant

Decisions

NNU aims to issue scholarship decisions within 10 business days

Scholarship contracts are normally due within 14 days

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

NNU offers renewable music scholarships to music majors and non-majors

Scholarship recipients typically participate in a primary ensemble and take a weekly 30-minute lesson

Awards are based on talent, preparation, musical background, intended major, repertoire selection, and leadership potential

Scholarship funds first cover music participation fees; any remainder applies to tuition

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,580

After aid

Tuition Fees · nnu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NNU notes that most students require nine semesters to complete the program

Performance & Productions

Students study a primary performance medium, participate in a large ensemble, complete juries, and advance to upper-level standing

Degree Flexibility

The BA Music Education prepares students for Idaho K-12 music certification

The curriculum combines professional education, a 64-credit music endorsement area, applied lessons, ensembles, and student teaching

Candidates complete elementary and secondary music methods, choral and instrumental methods, conducting, and a solo recital

Updated Aug 1, 11:25 PM