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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Teacher CertK-12

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher CertK-12

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BME Music Education

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher CertK-12

Program Recognition

150+ year tradition of training music educators; a leader in Missouri

NASM-accredited since 1947 and American Kodály Educators accreditation

100% job placement for BME graduates

UCM says it is "one of the first universities in Missouri to be designated an All-Steinway School" (ucmo.edu/academics/programs/majors/cahss/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-bm-performance-opt-piano-and-pedagogy-area)

Training

Early conducting and teaching experiences, plus three field placements culminating in co-teaching with a music educator

Coursework in conducting, pedagogy, technology, music theory, and music history

Prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental teaching positions and certification

Performance & Productions

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Marching Mules

Annual Festival of Champions and UCM Invitational Band Festival

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

150+ year tradition of training music educators; a leader in Missouri

NASM-accredited since 1947 and American Kodály Educators accreditation

100% job placement for BME graduates

Training

Early conducting and teaching experiences, plus three field placements culminating in co-teaching with a music educator

Coursework in conducting, pedagogy, technology, music theory, and music history

Prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental teaching positions and certification

Performance & Productions

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Marching Mules

Annual Festival of Champions and UCM Invitational Band Festival

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

150+ year tradition of training music educators; a leader in Missouri

NASM-accredited since 1947 and American Kodály Educators accreditation

100% job placement for BME graduates

Training

Early conducting and teaching experiences, plus three field placements culminating in co-teaching with a music educator

Coursework in conducting, pedagogy, technology, music theory, and music history

Prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental teaching positions and certification

Performance & Productions

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Marching Mules

Annual Festival of Champions and UCM Invitational Band Festival

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Auditions

UCM Music Scholarship Audition DayFeb 13 & 15, 2027

Application Scholarships And Auditions · ucmo.edu

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.

Repertoire

A prepared piece on your principal instrument at the BME tier for your area

Winds & Brass: a prepared etude, solo, or one sonata/concerto movement (memorization not required)

Strings: a prepared piece or short etude, with or without piano (memorization not required)

Percussion: a snare drum solo and a two- or four-mallet keyboard solo (a third selection encouraged)

Piano principals: three memorized pieces from the standard classical literature

Scales & Technique

Winds & Brass: chromatic scale (memorized, full range) and major scales through four sharps and flats

Percussion: chromatic and major scales

Accompaniment

A staff accompanist can be provided if requested in advance; bring clearly printed music

Application Scholarships And Auditions · ucmo.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply for admission to UCM first

Complete the UCM Music Admission Form (no additional fee)

Complete the UCM Scholarship Finder for maximum scholarship eligibility

Music Theory Placement

A music theory placement assessment is administered at audition time for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Determines placement in Fundamentals of Music or Music Theory I

Not required if you plan to begin in Fundamentals of Music (offered every semester)

Teacher Certification

The BME leads to K-12 teacher certification through supervised teaching experiences in local schools

What's The Process

Audition Format

Live performance of prepared repertoire, scales, and sight-reading on your principal instrument

In-person, video, and Zoom auditions are welcome

The conversation about your musical background and teaching interests is part of the audition

Purpose

The audition serves music admission and scholarship consideration

Ensemble placement auditions take place separately

Contact

Dr. Corey Seapy, Associate Professor and Director of Bands — seapy@ucmo.edu

Brass & Woodwinds: Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert — stimpert@ucmo.edu

Percussion: Dr. Alex Smith — jasmith@ucmo.edu

Strings: Dr. John Rutland — rutland@ucmo.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

More than 50 endowed Music scholarships managed by the UCM Foundation

Complete the UCM Scholarship Finder for maximum eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

150+ year tradition of training music educators; a leader in Missouri

NASM-accredited since 1947 and American Kodály Educators accreditation

100% job placement for BME graduates

Training

Early conducting and teaching experiences, plus three field placements culminating in co-teaching with a music educator

Coursework in conducting, pedagogy, technology, music theory, and music history

Prepares graduates for K-12 instrumental teaching positions and certification

Performance & Productions

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Marching Mules

Annual Festival of Champions and UCM Invitational Band Festival

Updated 3d ago