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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsK-12

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Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsK-12

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BM Music

Music Education with Licensure

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsK-12

Training

Prepares teachers of music for elementary and secondary schools through applied study, theory, history, literature, methodology, and practicum

127-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum with voice, keyboard, and band/orchestral instrument study

Professional Development

Career preparation for vocal, instrumental, and general music education

Licensure

Successful graduates earn Virginia K-12 music teaching licensure

School Info

Snapshot

2.90

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

39%

Grad Rate

5.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,842

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,804

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,068

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,282

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:12 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Prepares teachers of music for elementary and secondary schools through applied study, theory, history, literature, methodology, and practicum

127-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum with voice, keyboard, and band/orchestral instrument study

Professional Development

Career preparation for vocal, instrumental, and general music education

Licensure

Successful graduates earn Virginia K-12 music teaching licensure

Program Highlights

Training

Prepares teachers of music for elementary and secondary schools through applied study, theory, history, literature, methodology, and practicum

127-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum with voice, keyboard, and band/orchestral instrument study

Professional Development

Career preparation for vocal, instrumental, and general music education

Licensure

Successful graduates earn Virginia K-12 music teaching licensure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

PriorityMay 31, 2027

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Music · nsu.edu

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.

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Music · nsu.edu

Good to Know

University Application

Apply separately to Norfolk State through the Common App or NSU application

The Bachelor of Music audition does not replace the university application

Current Cycle

The next scheduled Bachelor of Music audition date has not yet been published

Ensemble Auditions

Band and choir participation require separate ensemble auditions

Post-Enrollment Gate

University admission and the initial music audition lead to conditional Pre-Music status

Music faculty grant final Bachelor of Music approval after successful completion of the first-semester Pre-Music curriculum

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prepare two contrasting works or movements on the requested major instrument

Select literature that demonstrates technical skill and musical artistry

An instrument and accompanist may be provided with sufficient notice

Recordings are accepted for students living more than 125 miles from campus

Virtual auditions or special appointments may be available

Percussion

Demonstrate technical proficiency and perform a solo in two categories: snare drum, mallets, timpani, drum set, or world percussion

Diagnostic Exam

Complete a 30-minute music theory diagnostic covering notation, key signatures, scales, intervals, rhythm, meter, triads, inversions, and musical terms

School Info

Snapshot

2.90

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

39%

Grad Rate

5.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,842

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,804

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,068

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,282

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Prepares teachers of music for elementary and secondary schools through applied study, theory, history, literature, methodology, and practicum

127-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum with voice, keyboard, and band/orchestral instrument study

Professional Development

Career preparation for vocal, instrumental, and general music education

Licensure

Successful graduates earn Virginia K-12 music teaching licensure

Updated Jul 27, 1:12 PM