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Roosevelt University / CCPA

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12

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BM Music Education

Songwriting & Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12

Training

Four-year BM Music Education path toward K-12 teaching licensure for active composers, arrangers, producers, and sound engineers.

Applied studio lessons focus on songwriting and music production, with coursework in music technology and Digital Audio Workstation processes.

Major coursework includes Music Composition, Song Writing/Beats Lab, Music Technology I and II, ensemble electives, and student teaching internship.

Total credit hours: 130.

Professional Development

CCPA music education graduates have high employment records and have led award-winning programs, including Grammy education awards and ILMEA/Midwest conference recognition.

Location

Downtown Chicago location places students near Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other major arts organizations.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.13

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average net price

$20,194

After aid

Tuition · roosevelt.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BM Music Education path toward K-12 teaching licensure for active composers, arrangers, producers, and sound engineers.

Applied studio lessons focus on songwriting and music production, with coursework in music technology and Digital Audio Workstation processes.

Major coursework includes Music Composition, Song Writing/Beats Lab, Music Technology I and II, ensemble electives, and student teaching internship.

Total credit hours: 130.

Professional Development

CCPA music education graduates have high employment records and have led award-winning programs, including Grammy education awards and ILMEA/Midwest conference recognition.

Location

Downtown Chicago location places students near Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other major arts organizations.

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BM Music Education path toward K-12 teaching licensure for active composers, arrangers, producers, and sound engineers.

Applied studio lessons focus on songwriting and music production, with coursework in music technology and Digital Audio Workstation processes.

Major coursework includes Music Composition, Song Writing/Beats Lab, Music Technology I and II, ensemble electives, and student teaching internship.

Total credit hours: 130.

Professional Development

CCPA music education graduates have high employment records and have led award-winning programs, including Grammy education awards and ILMEA/Midwest conference recognition.

Location

Downtown Chicago location places students near Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other major arts organizations.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Priority deadline (guaranteed audition/interview) — university application must be submitted before the Acceptd artistic applicationDec 15, 2026

Final application deadline — university application must be submitted before the Acceptd artistic applicationJan 15, 2027

Supplemental materials due for full scholarship considerationFeb 1, 2027

Ccpa · roosevelt.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline - Guaranteed Audition/InterviewDec 15, 2026

Final Application DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Auditions

In-person audition or interview (Chicago campus)Feb 5, 7, 13, 19, 21 & 27, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Interview Requirements

Additional Materials

Resume

Required: submit a music resume through the Artistic Application

Portfolio

Required: submit a portfolio of original works for the Songwriting and Production Emphasis

Video (Strongly Encouraged)

The preview is not a prescreen and should not use audio or video enhancements

Letters of Recommendation

Required for BM and BMA applicants; submit two letters of recommendation

Provide recommender email addresses in the Artistic Application

Transcript

Required: official transcripts from all previously attended schools and institutions

Scores / GPA

Optional for freshman applicants: official ACT/SAT scores

Required if applicable: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English scores

Short-answer questions (Music Artistic Application)

The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to Acceptd.

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Roosevelt University application first; there is no fee for the university application

Then submit the GetAcceptd Artistic Application for Music and Interdisciplinary Conservatories

BM applicants use the Roosevelt Music Acceptd portal

Fall 2027 priority application deadline (guaranteed audition or interview): December 15, 2026; final application deadline: January 15, 2027

After the Artistic Application is submitted, Roosevelt invites applicants to schedule an in-person audition or interview on one of the published February 2027 audition dates; select live-virtual timeslots are available on request

All applicants offered admission to CCPA are automatically considered for the CCPA Scholarship

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by March 1 for full scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit a portfolio of original works through the Artistic Application

All undergraduate applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their Audition Preview, which is not a pre-screen, through GetAcceptd

Complete an interview with Music Education faculty

Scholarship Info

CCPA Scholarship

All admitted CCPA students are automatically considered.

Awards range from partial to full tuition.

Scholarship does not exceed tuition and does not apply to fees, housing, meals, books and supplies, or other personal expenses.

Financial Aid

US Citizens and Permanent Residents are strongly encouraged to complete FAFSA by March 1 for full scholarship consideration.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.13

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average net price

$20,194

After aid

Tuition · roosevelt.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four-year BM Music Education path toward K-12 teaching licensure for active composers, arrangers, producers, and sound engineers.

Applied studio lessons focus on songwriting and music production, with coursework in music technology and Digital Audio Workstation processes.

Major coursework includes Music Composition, Song Writing/Beats Lab, Music Technology I and II, ensemble electives, and student teaching internship.

Total credit hours: 130.

Professional Development

CCPA music education graduates have high employment records and have led award-winning programs, including Grammy education awards and ILMEA/Midwest conference recognition.

Location

Downtown Chicago location places students near Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other major arts organizations.

Updated 1d ago