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BMus Music Education (Pre-K-12)

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Leads to New York State Initial Certification to teach music Pre-K-12, broadfield

Curriculum concentrates on music performance, history, theory, and teaching methodology, with a specific focus on world music and urban culture

Progress is tracked through 22 competency assessments spanning applied music juries, conducting, the state licensure exam, student teaching observation, and an electronic teaching portfolio

Led by Music Education Coordinator and Director of Choral Ensembles Victoria J. Furby alongside Associate Professor Mark H. Filsinger (applied trumpet, music education)

Facilities

Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall and the 850-seat Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, home to a Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Ensemble options include Chamber Choir, Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Philharmonia, Digital Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensembles, and the West African Drumming Ensemble

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.00

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,533

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,731

Before aid

Average net price

$11,346

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.buffalostate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 2:42 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Leads to New York State Initial Certification to teach music Pre-K-12, broadfield

Curriculum concentrates on music performance, history, theory, and teaching methodology, with a specific focus on world music and urban culture

Progress is tracked through 22 competency assessments spanning applied music juries, conducting, the state licensure exam, student teaching observation, and an electronic teaching portfolio

Led by Music Education Coordinator and Director of Choral Ensembles Victoria J. Furby alongside Associate Professor Mark H. Filsinger (applied trumpet, music education)

Facilities

Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall and the 850-seat Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, home to a Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Ensemble options include Chamber Choir, Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Philharmonia, Digital Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensembles, and the West African Drumming Ensemble

Program Highlights

Training

Leads to New York State Initial Certification to teach music Pre-K-12, broadfield

Curriculum concentrates on music performance, history, theory, and teaching methodology, with a specific focus on world music and urban culture

Progress is tracked through 22 competency assessments spanning applied music juries, conducting, the state licensure exam, student teaching observation, and an electronic teaching portfolio

Led by Music Education Coordinator and Director of Choral Ensembles Victoria J. Furby alongside Associate Professor Mark H. Filsinger (applied trumpet, music education)

Facilities

Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall and the 850-seat Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, home to a Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Ensemble options include Chamber Choir, Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Philharmonia, Digital Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensembles, and the West African Drumming Ensemble

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On-Campus Audition

Nov 14, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 13, 2027Apr 10, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Online Video Audition Deadline (Fall 2027)Jul 15, 2027

Audition · music.buffalostate.edu

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Application Process

Complete the Buffalo State application and all program-specific supporting materials

What's The Process

Audition & Interview

Admission requires a Music Department audition and faculty interview

In-person and online audition options follow the department’s current repertoire guidelines

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.00

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,533

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,731

Before aid

Average net price

$11,346

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.buffalostate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Leads to New York State Initial Certification to teach music Pre-K-12, broadfield

Curriculum concentrates on music performance, history, theory, and teaching methodology, with a specific focus on world music and urban culture

Progress is tracked through 22 competency assessments spanning applied music juries, conducting, the state licensure exam, student teaching observation, and an electronic teaching portfolio

Led by Music Education Coordinator and Director of Choral Ensembles Victoria J. Furby alongside Associate Professor Mark H. Filsinger (applied trumpet, music education)

Facilities

Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall and the 850-seat Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, home to a Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Ensemble options include Chamber Choir, Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Philharmonia, Digital Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensembles, and the West African Drumming Ensemble

Updated Sep 9, 2:42 PM

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