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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Education

Choral

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Leads to Choral/General PreK-12 certification (Indiana DOE approved, CAEP-accredited)

Training

Choral emphasis focused on vocal diction, choral arranging, and vocal pedagogy

Prepares you to lead elementary, junior high, and high school choirs

500+ hours in local classrooms before full-time student teaching senior year

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and artistry

Facilities

Smith-Hermanson Music Center with an electronic music studio and music technology lab

218-seat Butz-Carruth Recital Hall with a Bosendorfer grand and Steinway piano

School Info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$41,674

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,865

After aid

Tuition Funding · taylor.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Leads to Choral/General PreK-12 certification (Indiana DOE approved, CAEP-accredited)

Training

Choral emphasis focused on vocal diction, choral arranging, and vocal pedagogy

Prepares you to lead elementary, junior high, and high school choirs

500+ hours in local classrooms before full-time student teaching senior year

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and artistry

Facilities

Smith-Hermanson Music Center with an electronic music studio and music technology lab

218-seat Butz-Carruth Recital Hall with a Bosendorfer grand and Steinway piano

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Leads to Choral/General PreK-12 certification (Indiana DOE approved, CAEP-accredited)

Training

Choral emphasis focused on vocal diction, choral arranging, and vocal pedagogy

Prepares you to lead elementary, junior high, and high school choirs

500+ hours in local classrooms before full-time student teaching senior year

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and artistry

Facilities

Smith-Hermanson Music Center with an electronic music studio and music technology lab

218-seat Butz-Carruth Recital Hall with a Bosendorfer grand and Steinway piano

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Auditions

Fall 2027 Music Audition Visit Day

Nov 22–23, 2026Feb 14–15, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineMar 15, 2027

Music Audition Guidelines.Pdf · taylor.edu Music Scholarship · admissions.taylor.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Audition on voice as your principal area

Three selections including at least one foreign-language art song or aria and one 20th/21st century American, English, or Canadian art song

A sacred song, hymn arrangement, spiritual, or standard musical theatre selection may substitute for one of the above

All selections must be performed from memory

Accompaniment

An accompanist is provided

Mail or email sheet music to the department at least one week before the scheduled audition

Music Audition Guidelines.Pdf · taylor.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Taylor University via Common App or the school application

Complete the online Music, Theatre & Dance Audition and Scholarship Application

Schedule an audition during MTD Audition Visit Days or a personalized visit before March 15

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

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person: schedule during MTD Audition Visit Days (November or February) or a personalized visit before March 15

Video: submit a recorded audition by email or by uploading it to YouTube

Audition on voice as your principal area using the standard music audition requirements

Audition Expectations

Audition is for both admission to the department and scholarship consideration

Must complete the audition by March 15 for scholarship consideration

Contact

Andrea Baker: andrea_baker@taylor.edu, 765-998-5232

Scholarship Info

Music, Theatre & Dance Scholarship

Presented to outstanding high school seniors and transfer students committed to a career in music

Both merit and need-based awards designed to enhance the university financial aid package

Award amounts vary depending on musical ability and departmental needs

Renewable each year; students must reapply to the department for renewal

School Info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$41,674

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,865

After aid

Tuition Funding · taylor.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Leads to Choral/General PreK-12 certification (Indiana DOE approved, CAEP-accredited)

Training

Choral emphasis focused on vocal diction, choral arranging, and vocal pedagogy

Prepares you to lead elementary, junior high, and high school choirs

500+ hours in local classrooms before full-time student teaching senior year

Christ-centered curriculum integrating faith and artistry

Facilities

Smith-Hermanson Music Center with an electronic music studio and music technology lab

218-seat Butz-Carruth Recital Hall with a Bosendorfer grand and Steinway piano

Updated 5d ago