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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Study AbroadK-12

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadK-12

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BM Music Education with Cert

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadK-12

Program Recognition

NASM-approved degree leading to New Hampshire K-12 music teacher licensure

Training

Choral students combine private voice study, diction, vocal pedagogy, conducting, and methods for teaching choral music

The curriculum joins musicianship, music theory, history, and human development with a four-year teacher-preparation sequence

Performance & Productions

Continued voice study and participation in choral ensembles keep performance central to the teaching pathway

Professional Development

Fieldwork and supervised teaching develop classroom leadership before graduation

Students work with UNH Youth Music programs and learn from faculty with extensive K-12 teaching careers

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

11.3K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average net price

$23,805

After aid

Costs · unh.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-approved degree leading to New Hampshire K-12 music teacher licensure

Training

Choral students combine private voice study, diction, vocal pedagogy, conducting, and methods for teaching choral music

The curriculum joins musicianship, music theory, history, and human development with a four-year teacher-preparation sequence

Performance & Productions

Continued voice study and participation in choral ensembles keep performance central to the teaching pathway

Professional Development

Fieldwork and supervised teaching develop classroom leadership before graduation

Students work with UNH Youth Music programs and learn from faculty with extensive K-12 teaching careers

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-approved degree leading to New Hampshire K-12 music teacher licensure

Training

Choral students combine private voice study, diction, vocal pedagogy, conducting, and methods for teaching choral music

The curriculum joins musicianship, music theory, history, and human development with a four-year teacher-preparation sequence

Performance & Productions

Continued voice study and participation in choral ensembles keep performance central to the teaching pathway

Professional Development

Fieldwork and supervised teaching develop classroom leadership before graduation

Students work with UNH Youth Music programs and learn from faculty with extensive K-12 teaching careers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Official page · admissions.unh.edu

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Auditions

Audition Day — Suggested for Early ActionNov 14, 2026

Audition Day

Jan 23 & 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Audition Day — Not Eligible for ScholarshipApr 23, 2027

Major Auditions · cola.unh.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Memorized Selections

One Italian aria, preferably from the 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Century anthology

One English art song

Additional Skills

Be prepared to demonstrate major scale singing (major keys only)

Sight-reading ability assessment

Respond to 3-4 note vocal patterns when requested

Major Auditions · cola.unh.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UNH through the Common Application

Fall 2027 audition dates: November 14, 2026 (suggested for Early Action applicants), January 23, 2027, January 30, 2027, February 20, 2027, or April 23, 2027 (not eligible for a music scholarship)

Program Requirements

All UNH music degrees have final approval from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

A music audition identifies your qualifications; it does not by itself commit you to a music degree

Four-year BM leading to New Hampshire K-12 music teacher licensure (cert. #612.13)

New Hampshire participates in the Interstate Certification Compact with many other states

Students elect a vocal/choral or instrumental emphasis

Admitted students complete music theory and aural-skills placement for course placement only — not part of admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Fall 2027 audition dates: November 14, 2026 (suggested for Early Action applicants), January 23, 2027, January 30, 2027, February 20, 2027, or April 23, 2027 (not eligible for a music scholarship)

Audition Expectations

Auditions are held before a small panel of faculty members

All auditions are video recorded for the applied faculty member in your area to review

Applicants traveling from outside New England or the Tri-State area may contact music.info@unh.edu if the in-person requirement is an undue burden

Teaching Pathway

Music education applicants complete the principal-instrument audition on a scheduled date

Entry into the teacher-certification path includes EDUC 500 Exploring Teaching and a departmental follow-up assessment

Scholarship Info

Music Merit Scholarships

The music department audition also serves as the audition for a music merit scholarship

Awards are based largely on audition quality, plus the applicant’s instrument/voice type and departmental needs

Renewable for up to four academic years with an acceptable GPA

Recording Policy

All auditions are video recorded for review by the applied faculty member in your area

Students who opt out of recording are ineligible for a scholarship unless they schedule an in-person campus visit and sample lesson

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

11.3K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average net price

$23,805

After aid

Costs · unh.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-approved degree leading to New Hampshire K-12 music teacher licensure

Training

Choral students combine private voice study, diction, vocal pedagogy, conducting, and methods for teaching choral music

The curriculum joins musicianship, music theory, history, and human development with a four-year teacher-preparation sequence

Performance & Productions

Continued voice study and participation in choral ensembles keep performance central to the teaching pathway

Professional Development

Fieldwork and supervised teaching develop classroom leadership before graduation

Students work with UNH Youth Music programs and learn from faculty with extensive K-12 teaching careers

Updated 5d ago