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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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K-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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Music education

Composition & music studies

Music performance

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Music Education prepares certified music teachers for all grade levels, K-12

Nearly 100% of music education graduates find positions or continue graduate study

Training

Field experiences begin during sophomore year and culminate in senior student teaching

Training combines music faculty and education faculty coursework

Official degree path supports instrumental music education preparation

Steven Mathews directs instrumental studies, including Wind Symphony and Bearcat Marching Band.

Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, University Band, and Percussion Ensemble broaden the school-band preparation.

Professional Development

Graduates pursue teaching positions in public and private schools across the country

Students are encouraged to join SBU Student Missouri State Teachers Association chapter

SBU offers multiple graduate education pathways after the bachelor degree

Degree Flexibility

Choose vocal, instrumental, or combined vocal/instrumental certification

This concentration carries K-12 teacher certification context for instrumental music education

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$32,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,500

Before aid

Average net price

$21,677

After aid

Cost And Aid · sbuniv.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Music Education prepares certified music teachers for all grade levels, K-12

Nearly 100% of music education graduates find positions or continue graduate study

Training

Field experiences begin during sophomore year and culminate in senior student teaching

Training combines music faculty and education faculty coursework

Official degree path supports instrumental music education preparation

Steven Mathews directs instrumental studies, including Wind Symphony and Bearcat Marching Band.

Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, University Band, and Percussion Ensemble broaden the school-band preparation.

Professional Development

Graduates pursue teaching positions in public and private schools across the country

Students are encouraged to join SBU Student Missouri State Teachers Association chapter

SBU offers multiple graduate education pathways after the bachelor degree

Degree Flexibility

Choose vocal, instrumental, or combined vocal/instrumental certification

This concentration carries K-12 teacher certification context for instrumental music education

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Music Education prepares certified music teachers for all grade levels, K-12

Nearly 100% of music education graduates find positions or continue graduate study

Training

Field experiences begin during sophomore year and culminate in senior student teaching

Training combines music faculty and education faculty coursework

Official degree path supports instrumental music education preparation

Steven Mathews directs instrumental studies, including Wind Symphony and Bearcat Marching Band.

Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, University Band, and Percussion Ensemble broaden the school-band preparation.

Professional Development

Graduates pursue teaching positions in public and private schools across the country

Students are encouraged to join SBU Student Missouri State Teachers Association chapter

SBU offers multiple graduate education pathways after the bachelor degree

Degree Flexibility

Choose vocal, instrumental, or combined vocal/instrumental certification

This concentration carries K-12 teacher certification context for instrumental music education

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.sbuniv.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Fall Preview Day Scholarship

Audition

Sep 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025

Bearcat Days Scholarship

Audition (Instrumental)Oct 24, 2025

Audition (Day 1)Mar 27, 2026

Audition (Day 2)Mar 28, 2026

Homeschool Day Scholarship

AuditionNov 3, 2025

Other dates

Audition ShowcaseNov 21, 2025

SBU ShowcaseFeb 16, 2026

Scholars Day Scholarship

AuditionJan 24, 2026

Music Scholarship

Audition DeadlineMay 1, 2026

26 27 Music Scholarship App.Pdf · sbuniv.edu

Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Instrumental Repertoire List

Woodwind, brass, and string applicants: prepare two works or excerpts of Grade 4-6 difficulty

Choose repertoire that shows both lyrical and technical playing; selections do not need to be memorized

Woodwind, brass, and string repertoire auditions include scales and sight-reading

Percussion repertoire should include one work or excerpt for snare drum, timpani, and keyboard percussion (mallets)

Percussion repertoire auditions include keyboard-percussion scales and sight-reading on any listed percussion instrument

Prepared drum set repertoire may be included by applicants with interest and background

Repertoire Music Scholarship Auditions 26 27.Pdf · sbuniv.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply through SBU's online application portal

Application fee is currently waived (free to apply)

Scholarship Application

Separate Music Entrance Audition Application is required before scholarship audition scheduling

Email completed application and recording, if applicable, to music@sbuniv.edu

Music majors are given preference for music performance scholarships

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the general university application

No performance audition is required for program admission

Scholarship Audition

Optional audition for music performance scholarship consideration

Submit the Music Entrance Audition Application before scheduling an audition

In-person auditions are offered at SBU on scheduled visit/event dates

Students unable to travel may submit a recording and schedule a video conference for sight-reading

Deadline for all auditions: May 1, 2026

Contact: music@sbuniv.edu or 417-328-1644

Scholarship Info

Music Performance Scholarships

Awarded based on scholarship audition; the audition is not required for admission

Available in vocal, keyboard, and instrumental areas

Awards are renewable annually

Maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA in all coursework

Music majors are given preference, especially for vocal scholarships

Non-music majors may also audition for ensemble scholarships

Scholarship Types

Choral and Instrumental Scholarships: participate in an assigned role in SBU ensembles

Keyboard Scholarships: perform assigned accompanying duties for soloists and/or ensembles

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$32,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,500

Before aid

Average net price

$21,677

After aid

Cost And Aid · sbuniv.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Music Education prepares certified music teachers for all grade levels, K-12

Nearly 100% of music education graduates find positions or continue graduate study

Training

Field experiences begin during sophomore year and culminate in senior student teaching

Training combines music faculty and education faculty coursework

Official degree path supports instrumental music education preparation

Steven Mathews directs instrumental studies, including Wind Symphony and Bearcat Marching Band.

Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, University Band, and Percussion Ensemble broaden the school-band preparation.

Professional Development

Graduates pursue teaching positions in public and private schools across the country

Students are encouraged to join SBU Student Missouri State Teachers Association chapter

SBU offers multiple graduate education pathways after the bachelor degree

Degree Flexibility

Choose vocal, instrumental, or combined vocal/instrumental certification

This concentration carries K-12 teacher certification context for instrumental music education

Updated Aug 7, 12:02 AM