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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BM Music Teacher Preparation

Choral Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Prep

Training

Choral music education combines vocal pedagogy, conducting, private study, and performance ensembles with professional teacher preparation

The BM is the preparation degree for California's K-12 Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music

Performance & Productions

Choral education students develop musicianship through applied voice, ensemble participation, and a thirty-minute senior recital

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

27.6K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average net price

$13,760

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · sjsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Choral music education combines vocal pedagogy, conducting, private study, and performance ensembles with professional teacher preparation

The BM is the preparation degree for California's K-12 Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music

Performance & Productions

Choral education students develop musicianship through applied voice, ensemble participation, and a thirty-minute senior recital

Program Highlights

Training

Choral music education combines vocal pedagogy, conducting, private study, and performance ensembles with professional teacher preparation

The BM is the preparation degree for California's K-12 Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music

Performance & Productions

Choral education students develop musicianship through applied voice, ensemble participation, and a thirty-minute senior recital

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Cal State Apply· Only option

Fee

$70

Opens

Fall 2027 Application Preparation OpensAug 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Application Submission OpensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Application Dates Deadlines · calstate.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Opens later

Musical Repertoire · sjsu.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.

Songs

Two to Three Contrasting Songs

Prepare two to three songs in contrasting styles

One selection must be in a language other than English

Transfer applicants should prepare three songs

Perform all selections from memory

Accompaniment

A pianist is provided

Bring sheet music for every selection

Musical Repertoire · sjsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to SJSU through Cal State Apply before the university deadline

The School of Music contacts applicants in late December or early January about audition scheduling

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement testing for course placement only, not admission

The BM prepares students for the California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music for kindergarten through high school

Transfer Pathway

Choral Music Education transfer students audition on voice for admission and applied-level placement; prior theory study is reviewed through articulation and placement testing.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

A successful School of Music audition on the principal instrument or voice is required for admission

On-campus auditions are recommended when possible; video audition submissions are accepted when the next cycle opens

Other audition times may be arranged individually through musicrecruitment@sjsu.edu or 408-924-4673

Ensemble placement auditions after admission are separate from the entrance audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

All School of Music auditionees are automatically considered for music merit scholarships

The school provides more than $400,000 in scholarship assistance each year

Undergraduate awards range from small awards to full tuition, and recipients must maintain the published eligibility requirements

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

27.6K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average net price

$13,760

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · sjsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Choral music education combines vocal pedagogy, conducting, private study, and performance ensembles with professional teacher preparation

The BM is the preparation degree for California's K-12 Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music

Performance & Productions

Choral education students develop musicianship through applied voice, ensemble participation, and a thirty-minute senior recital

Updated 3d ago