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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher PrepP-12Teacher Certification

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher PrepP-12Teacher Certification

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BM Music Education

Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher PrepP-12Teacher Certification

Program Recognition

BM Music Education is UofL's route toward Kentucky public-school “New Teacher” certification across the P–12 span

Training

Combine applied performance, ensemble work, music theory, pedagogy, and supervised field experience in local P–12 schools

Choose an area of emphasis in strings, vocal, keyboard, or brass/woodwinds/percussion while developing the musicianship and teaching practice needed in school settings

Professional Development

Education coursework and school placements connect the professional Bachelor of Music to the expectations of Kentucky music-teaching practice

Degree Flexibility

The professional BM keeps substantial music study—roughly 85 of 131 credit hours—at the center of a P–12 teacher-preparation curriculum

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

14.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,614

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,960

Before aid

Average net price

$17,988

After aid

Annual Undergraduate Tuition Fees · louisville.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BM Music Education is UofL's route toward Kentucky public-school “New Teacher” certification across the P–12 span

Training

Combine applied performance, ensemble work, music theory, pedagogy, and supervised field experience in local P–12 schools

Choose an area of emphasis in strings, vocal, keyboard, or brass/woodwinds/percussion while developing the musicianship and teaching practice needed in school settings

Professional Development

Education coursework and school placements connect the professional Bachelor of Music to the expectations of Kentucky music-teaching practice

Degree Flexibility

The professional BM keeps substantial music study—roughly 85 of 131 credit hours—at the center of a P–12 teacher-preparation curriculum

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BM Music Education is UofL's route toward Kentucky public-school “New Teacher” certification across the P–12 span

Training

Combine applied performance, ensemble work, music theory, pedagogy, and supervised field experience in local P–12 schools

Choose an area of emphasis in strings, vocal, keyboard, or brass/woodwinds/percussion while developing the musicianship and teaching practice needed in school settings

Professional Development

Education coursework and school placements connect the professional Bachelor of Music to the expectations of Kentucky music-teaching practice

Degree Flexibility

The professional BM keeps substantial music study—roughly 85 of 131 credit hours—at the center of a P–12 teacher-preparation curriculum

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

PriorityFeb 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Time Freshman Applicants · louisville.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Live Audition Date

Nov 21, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 13 & 20, 2027

Application & Audition — Scholarship Consideration DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Audition Requirements · music.louisville.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UofL via Common App or school portal first — the audition registration form becomes available through the Application Gateway once an application is submitted

University admission is not required before registering for an audition

BME prepares students for initial P-12 music teacher certification in Kentucky (meets licensure/certification requirements in 45 other states)

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

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit a UofL undergraduate application first — an audition registration form then becomes available via your Application Gateway

Live audition dates for the 2026-27 cycle: November 21, 2026; January 23, 2027; February 13, 2027; and February 20, 2027

Recorded/virtual auditions can be arranged when an on-campus visit is not possible

Music Education applicants complete a performance audition on their principal instrument or voice plus a teaching-disposition interview with education faculty

Tracks of emphasis: strings, vocal, keyboard, and brass/woodwinds/percussion

Audition Expectations

Live principal-instrument or voice audition for the area faculty on campus

Current UofL students changing majors into the School of Music contact admissions to schedule an audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

Complete the application and audition by March 1 for music scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

14.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,614

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,960

Before aid

Average net price

$17,988

After aid

Annual Undergraduate Tuition Fees · louisville.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BM Music Education is UofL's route toward Kentucky public-school “New Teacher” certification across the P–12 span

Training

Combine applied performance, ensemble work, music theory, pedagogy, and supervised field experience in local P–12 schools

Choose an area of emphasis in strings, vocal, keyboard, or brass/woodwinds/percussion while developing the musicianship and teaching practice needed in school settings

Professional Development

Education coursework and school placements connect the professional Bachelor of Music to the expectations of Kentucky music-teaching practice

Degree Flexibility

The professional BM keeps substantial music study—roughly 85 of 131 credit hours—at the center of a P–12 teacher-preparation curriculum

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM