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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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BM Music Education

Choral Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Program Overview

Choral and general music education track within the Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Five-year pathway earns both the BM in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching, leading to Washington State teacher certification

Training & Performance

Voice lessons, choral ensemble participation, and music education methods coursework

Field experience and student teaching prepare graduates to lead K-12 choral and general music programs

Facilities

Schneebeck Concert Hall (500 seats) hosts 100+ events annually

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,188

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$90,766

Before aid

Average net price

$38,394

After aid

Tuition Fees · pugetsound.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:41 PM

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Choral and general music education track within the Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Five-year pathway earns both the BM in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching, leading to Washington State teacher certification

Training & Performance

Voice lessons, choral ensemble participation, and music education methods coursework

Field experience and student teaching prepare graduates to lead K-12 choral and general music programs

Facilities

Schneebeck Concert Hall (500 seats) hosts 100+ events annually

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Choral and general music education track within the Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Five-year pathway earns both the BM in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching, leading to Washington State teacher certification

Training & Performance

Voice lessons, choral ensemble participation, and music education methods coursework

Field experience and student teaching prepare graduates to lead K-12 choral and general music programs

Facilities

Schneebeck Concert Hall (500 seats) hosts 100+ events annually

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$65

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year · pugetsound.edu

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Deadline

EA/ED audition registration deadlineNov 4, 2026

EA/ED recorded audition submission deadlineNov 14, 2026

Regular Decision audition registration deadlineJan 25, 2027

Regular Decision recorded audition submission deadlineFeb 6, 2027

Fall transfer recorded audition deadlineJul 15, 2027

Auditions

On-campus audition (EA/ED applicants)Nov 14, 2026

On-campus audition (Regular Decision applicants)Feb 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded audition deadline — Early Decision / Early ActionNov 14, 2026

Recorded audition deadline — Regular DecisionFeb 6, 2027

Recorded audition deadline — Fall transfer applicantsJul 15, 2027

Audition · admission.pugetsound.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Selections with Piano Accompaniment

One selection from the classical repertoire (art song, classically-arranged folk song, or opera aria)

The other selection may be classical or from the musical theatre repertoire

Selections should contrast in style and tempo

Memorization required

Accompaniment

A collaborative pianist is provided for on-campus auditions

Submit copies of your sheet music in advance to be shared with the accompanist

Additional

You may be asked to sing short tonal memory exercises

Additional Materials

Sheet Music (Required for on-Campus Auditions)

Submit copies of your sheet music in advance for the collaborative pianist

Entrance Audition · pugetsound.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the Music Audition Application separately from the university application

Common App arts supplement is not accepted for School of Music auditions

University application is still required through Common App

Fall 2027 audition applications open in mid-August

EA/ED registration deadline: November 4, 2026

Regular Decision registration deadline: January 25, 2027

Admission Pathway

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

What's The Process

Audition Format

On-campus audition is 10-15 minutes and includes the principal-instrument repertoire, scales, and a short interview with faculty

Prepare the entrance audition repertoire for your principal instrument or voice ("all degree tracks other than Bachelor of Music in Performance" requirements)

Live auditions are strongly encouraged

Teaching Interview

Be prepared to discuss your interest in teaching music and your musical background with faculty

Recorded auditions include questions about your goals and what you hope to do with your degree (e.g., running a school band or choral program)

Recorded Audition

Recorded auditions are available for students who live 3+ hours from campus; upload an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video

Contact

Music Admission Coordinator: music.admission@pugetsound.edu or 253.879.3917

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the entrance audition for all band and orchestral instruments, voice, piano, organ, and guitar

The audition serves as both program admission and scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,188

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$90,766

Before aid

Average net price

$38,394

After aid

Tuition Fees · pugetsound.edu College Scorecard

Program Overview

Choral and general music education track within the Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Five-year pathway earns both the BM in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching, leading to Washington State teacher certification

Training & Performance

Voice lessons, choral ensemble participation, and music education methods coursework

Field experience and student teaching prepare graduates to lead K-12 choral and general music programs

Facilities

Schneebeck Concert Hall (500 seats) hosts 100+ events annually

Updated Sep 4, 1:41 PM