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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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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 profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

BM in Music Education, Choral concentration for aspiring choral directors in elementary and secondary schools

Training

Curriculum grounded in musicianship, teaching, and pedagogy

Advanced choral and voice techniques plus classroom technology

Professional Development

Graduates prepared for licensure and careers as school choral educators

State-of-the-art Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,256

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,536

Before aid

Average net price

$12,397

After aid

Coa · memphis.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

BM in Music Education, Choral concentration for aspiring choral directors in elementary and secondary schools

Training

Curriculum grounded in musicianship, teaching, and pedagogy

Advanced choral and voice techniques plus classroom technology

Professional Development

Graduates prepared for licensure and careers as school choral educators

State-of-the-art Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

BM in Music Education, Choral concentration for aspiring choral directors in elementary and secondary schools

Training

Curriculum grounded in musicianship, teaching, and pedagogy

Advanced choral and voice techniques plus classroom technology

Professional Development

Graduates prepared for licensure and careers as school choral educators

State-of-the-art Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early Action Music DeadlineDec 7, 2026

International (I-20) Fall DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Domestic Fall Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Auditions

Audition Day 1 (On-Campus)Dec 5, 2026

Audition Day 2 (On-Campus)Feb 20, 2027

Audition Day 3 (On-Campus)Feb 27, 2027

Music Scholarship Full Consideration Deadline (Audition Must Be Completed By)Mar 1, 2027

Audition Day 4 (On-Campus)Mar 27, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Essay or Video

Submit a supplemental essay of about 500 words on why you want to be a music educator, who or what inspired you, and the skills and traits that will contribute to your success

Alternatively, record a 2-3 minute video answering those questions and paste a YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive link into the application

Recommendation

One letter of recommendation required with the application

Repertoire

Audition on a primary applied instrument or voice using that area's published repertoire requirements

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Separate School of Music application required in addition to the university application

Access the music application via Tiger Portal login credentials

Music Education applicants submit a supplemental essay (or video) and one letter of recommendation

Deadlines

December 1 — Priority scholarship and spring-entry consideration

December 7 — Early Action (decisions before winter break)

March 1 — Full scholarship consideration

July 1 — Fall-entry application deadline

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory and aural-skills placement at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to the University of Memphis through the general admissions portal

Complete the separate School of Music application using Tiger Portal login credentials

Audition on a primary applied instrument or voice (reuse that area's repertoire requirements)

Audition Expectations

Approximately 10 minutes for the undergraduate audition

On-campus, virtual (Zoom), or individual appointment options available

May be asked to perform prepared pieces, play scales, and sight-read

Decisions

Audition results emailed 1-2 weeks after the audition day

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Performance and program scholarships awarded through the audition or interview

Apply by December 1 for priority scholarship consideration

Apply by March 1 for maximum scholarship consideration

Scholarship notifications sent separately by email in mid-to-late March

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,256

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,960

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,536

Before aid

Average net price

$12,397

After aid

Coa · memphis.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

BM in Music Education, Choral concentration for aspiring choral directors in elementary and secondary schools

Training

Curriculum grounded in musicianship, teaching, and pedagogy

Advanced choral and voice techniques plus classroom technology

Professional Development

Graduates prepared for licensure and careers as school choral educators

State-of-the-art Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

Updated 1d ago