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In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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BM Music Education

Choral/General

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

School of Music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

UNI graduates the most music teachers of any institution in Iowa

100% job placement record for decades for graduates who wish to teach

Training

Choral/General specialization (K-12)

Emphasis on choral conducting and methods with applied study in voice

Choral-track coursework includes Conducting I & II–Choral, Diction for Singers I & II, and Vocal Pedagogy and Vocology, with student teaching paired to Teaching Methods II: Choral Methods and Materials

Three levels of clinical experience, including two internships and student teaching in PreK-12 settings

Coursework in applied music, theory, aural training, conducting, ensembles, methods, and pedagogy

Leads to Iowa endorsement #144 (K-8 Music) and #145 (5-12 Music)

Professional Development

Graduates teach choral, instrumental, and general music and direct school and community ensembles

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,505

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,030

Before aid

Average net price

$15,901

After aid

Cost Aid · admissions.uni.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 1:34 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

School of Music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

UNI graduates the most music teachers of any institution in Iowa

100% job placement record for decades for graduates who wish to teach

Training

Choral/General specialization (K-12)

Emphasis on choral conducting and methods with applied study in voice

Three levels of clinical experience, including two internships and student teaching in PreK-12 settings

Coursework in applied music, theory, aural training, conducting, ensembles, methods, and pedagogy

Leads to Iowa endorsement #144 (K-8 Music) and #145 (5-12 Music)

Professional Development

Graduates teach choral, instrumental, and general music and direct school and community ensembles

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

School of Music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

UNI graduates the most music teachers of any institution in Iowa

100% job placement record for decades for graduates who wish to teach

Training

Choral/General specialization (K-12)

Emphasis on choral conducting and methods with applied study in voice

Three levels of clinical experience, including two internships and student teaching in PreK-12 settings

Coursework in applied music, theory, aural training, conducting, ensembles, methods, and pedagogy

Leads to Iowa endorsement #144 (K-8 Music) and #145 (5-12 Music)

Professional Development

Graduates teach choral, instrumental, and general music and direct school and community ensembles

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Scholarship Application Priority Deadline (Fall 2027)Jan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Timeline · admissions.uni.edu

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Auditions

In-Person Audition (All Instruments)Feb 20 & 26, 2027

In-Person Audition (Voice Only)Mar 6, 2027

Audition · music.uni.edu

Audition Requirements

Audition Application

After applying to UNI, complete the online School of Music audition application to submit your information and schedule your audition

Repertoire List

Prepare contrasting selections on your primary instrument or voice that demonstrate musicianship, tone quality, technique, and range

Refer to the School of Music repertoire lists for your instrument family, or use them as a guideline

Voice applicants prepare two memorized contrasting selections from the classical vocal repertoire

Sheet Music

Sheet music: bring a clean, legible copy for the staff pianist at in-person auditions

Get Started · music.uni.edu

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply for admission to UNI via the university application

Complete the online School of Music audition application to submit your information and schedule your audition

Scholarship consideration is included in the audition process

Placement

Admitted music majors take a music theory and aural-skills diagnostic at orientation for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Contact

UNI School of Music: 319-273-2024

Email: music@uni.edu

Transfer Pathway

UNI's School of Music application page has a Transfer Student Music Majors path for students who have attended another college or university, with transfer students scheduling a School of Music audition. Music Education transfer students follow the same music-major audition path before completing the BM Music Education sequence.

Official page · music.uni.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to UNI, then complete the online School of Music audition application to schedule your audition

All Bachelor of Music applicants must pass a performance audition on their principal instrument or voice for admission to the School of Music

Prepare repertoire on your principal instrument or voice (see the School of Music repertoire lists, or use them as a guideline)

Audition Expectations

Perform your prepared repertoire on your principal instrument or voice

Sight-reading is included for most instruments at the live audition

In-person audition required for full admission and full scholarship consideration

Video Option

In-person auditions are preferred

Students unable to come to campus on designated audition days may complete the online video audition request form

Video auditions receive provisional admission only; re-audition at the end of the first semester for full admission

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

$400,000 in scholarships awarded annually across the School of Music

Scholarship consideration included in the audition process

In-person audition required for admission with scholarship

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,505

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,030

Before aid

Average net price

$15,901

After aid

Cost Aid · admissions.uni.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

School of Music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

UNI graduates the most music teachers of any institution in Iowa

100% job placement record for decades for graduates who wish to teach

Training

Choral/General specialization (K-12)

Emphasis on choral conducting and methods with applied study in voice

Three levels of clinical experience, including two internships and student teaching in PreK-12 settings

Coursework in applied music, theory, aural training, conducting, ensembles, methods, and pedagogy

Leads to Iowa endorsement #144 (K-8 Music) and #145 (5-12 Music)

Professional Development

Graduates teach choral, instrumental, and general music and direct school and community ensembles

Updated Sep 13, 1:34 AM