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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Transfer In FriendlyK-12Non-Licensure

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Music Education

Band Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Non-Licensure

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•All-Steinway School designation

•PSU is a nationally recognized College of Distinction

Training

•Band Track is the targeted final-year specialization within the shared K–12 music-education curriculum

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing you to become a K-12 music teacher

•Grounded in traditional and contemporary ensemble repertoire and K-12 pedagogy, plus modern band, guitar, music technology, and mariachi

•A full year of conducting with hands-on practice in conductor's ensembles

•Strong community connections support student-teaching placements

•All students perform with at least one ensemble each quarter

Location

•Located in the heart of Portland's performing arts district, steps from the Oregon Symphony

•Supportive, non-competitive community atmosphere

•Weekly studio classes for peer performance and feedback

•Choose a targeted curriculum track in Vocal, Band, Orchestra, or Elementary Music Education

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

13.2K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,999

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,599

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,199

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,552

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•All-Steinway School designation

•PSU is a nationally recognized College of Distinction

Training

•Band Track is the targeted final-year specialization within the shared K–12 music-education curriculum

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing you to become a K-12 music teacher

•Grounded in traditional and contemporary ensemble repertoire and K-12 pedagogy, plus modern band, guitar, music technology, and mariachi

•A full year of conducting with hands-on practice in conductor's ensembles

•Strong community connections support student-teaching placements

•All students perform with at least one ensemble each quarter

Location

•Located in the heart of Portland's performing arts district, steps from the Oregon Symphony

•Supportive, non-competitive community atmosphere

•Weekly studio classes for peer performance and feedback

•Choose a targeted curriculum track in Vocal, Band, Orchestra, or Elementary Music Education

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•All-Steinway School designation

•PSU is a nationally recognized College of Distinction

Training

•Band Track is the targeted final-year specialization within the shared K–12 music-education curriculum

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing you to become a K-12 music teacher

•Grounded in traditional and contemporary ensemble repertoire and K-12 pedagogy, plus modern band, guitar, music technology, and mariachi

•A full year of conducting with hands-on practice in conductor's ensembles

•Strong community connections support student-teaching placements

•All students perform with at least one ensemble each quarter

Location

•Located in the heart of Portland's performing arts district, steps from the Oregon Symphony

•Supportive, non-competitive community atmosphere

•Weekly studio classes for peer performance and feedback

•Choose a targeted curriculum track in Vocal, Band, Orchestra, or Elementary Music Education

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App Coalition App

Fee

$60

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Fall 2027 First-Year Application DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Fall 2027 Transfer Application DeadlineSep 1, 2027

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Acceptd

Fee

$35

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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

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to PSU via Common App or school website

•Submit a secondary application to the School of Music & Theater via Acceptd, selecting Music Education

•Rolling admission — students can apply at any time up until the start of first term

•Submit all materials and audition by Audition Weekend (February) for first-round scholarship consideration

•Music Education coursework begins in the second year; students enter the School of Music via the entrance audition and complete area entrance requirements before declaring the major

•Music theory and aural-skills placement may be assessed at orientation for course placement only — it does not affect admission

•This concentration follows the official Band Track curriculum track

Transfer Pathway

PSU publishes a Music Transfer Advising Guide with direct core-music and Music Education course equivalencies from regional community colleges. Transfer students work with the program coordinator on a personal degree map and complete the formal Music Education portfolio and Basic Skills Jury after entering PSU.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Pass an entrance audition on your principal instrument or voice (reuses that area's repertoire requirements)

•Upload a recorded video audition (video preferred) with your Acceptd application, or request an in-person audition

•Recorded auditions must be unedited

•Attend Audition Weekend in person for scholarship consideration (February 7-8, 2026)

•Select Music Education as your major in the School of Music & Theater application

Contact

•Music Education Program Coordinator: Mari Schay (mschay@pdx.edu)

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Over 150 music scholarships totaling more than $400,000

•Awards range from $1,500 to full tuition

•Available for both in-state and out-of-state music majors

•Students accepted to the School of Music & Theater are automatically considered

Scholarship Timeline

•Must submit all application materials and audition by Audition Weekend (or earlier) for first-round awards

•Complete FAFSA and PSU Scholarship Universe application

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

13.2K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,999

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,599

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,199

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,552

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•All-Steinway School designation

•PSU is a nationally recognized College of Distinction

Training

•Band Track is the targeted final-year specialization within the shared K–12 music-education curriculum

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing you to become a K-12 music teacher

•Grounded in traditional and contemporary ensemble repertoire and K-12 pedagogy, plus modern band, guitar, music technology, and mariachi

•A full year of conducting with hands-on practice in conductor's ensembles

•Strong community connections support student-teaching placements

•All students perform with at least one ensemble each quarter

Location

•Located in the heart of Portland's performing arts district, steps from the Oregon Symphony

•Supportive, non-competitive community atmosphere

•Weekly studio classes for peer performance and feedback

•Choose a targeted curriculum track in Vocal, Band, Orchestra, or Elementary Music Education

Updated 22h ago