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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadPK-12

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadPK-12

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BME Music Teaching

Choral Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadPK-12

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd) leading to PK-12 teacher licensure (meets Wisconsin requirements)

Renowned music program known for producing successful graduates

Training

Choral emphasis with specialized courses for teaching choir

Assist teachers in classrooms throughout all four years

Full semester of student teaching

Frequent guest artists, masterclasses, ensembles, and undergraduate research

Facilities

Multiple concert venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence

40+ practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

Study abroad, international performance tours, and the National Student Exchange

MUED 410 Choral Teaching Methods covers instructional models, assessment, curricular development and classroom management for school choirs.

The degree's published topic mix includes applied voice, conducting, pedagogy, recital, ensembles and music methods.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average net price

$16,550

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 12:17 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd) leading to PK-12 teacher licensure (meets Wisconsin requirements)

Renowned music program known for producing successful graduates

Training

Choral emphasis with specialized courses for teaching choir

Assist teachers in classrooms throughout all four years

Full semester of student teaching

Frequent guest artists, masterclasses, ensembles, and undergraduate research

Facilities

Multiple concert venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence

40+ practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

Study abroad, international performance tours, and the National Student Exchange

MUED 410 Choral Teaching Methods covers instructional models, assessment, curricular development and classroom management for school choirs.

The degree's published topic mix includes applied voice, conducting, pedagogy, recital, ensembles and music methods.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd) leading to PK-12 teacher licensure (meets Wisconsin requirements)

Renowned music program known for producing successful graduates

Training

Choral emphasis with specialized courses for teaching choir

Assist teachers in classrooms throughout all four years

Full semester of student teaching

Frequent guest artists, masterclasses, ensembles, and undergraduate research

Facilities

Multiple concert venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence

40+ practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

Study abroad, international performance tours, and the National Student Exchange

MUED 410 Choral Teaching Methods covers instructional models, assessment, curricular development and classroom management for school choirs.

The degree's published topic mix includes applied voice, conducting, pedagogy, recital, ensembles and music methods.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Application · uwec.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Opens

Sep 15, 2026

Auditions

Audition Day

Jan 20, 2027Feb 13, 2027Mar 6, 2027

Music And Theatre Arts Program Auditions · uwec.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Perform a principal-instrument audition in wind, string, percussion, piano, or voice using that area's prepared repertoire (see suggested repertoire by studio on the audition page)

Standard for instrumental areas is the WSMA "Class A" State Contest list; voice applicants prepare two memorized songs (one English, one foreign language) plus sight-singing

Principal-instrument repertoire audition includes sight-reading or sight-singing

Scales & Technique

Scales as required by your principal-instrument area

Letters of Recommendation

1 letter from a high school music director or appropriate music instructor

Submit the recommendation through the Gold for Blugolds audition application at least one week prior to audition date

Music And Theatre Arts Program Auditions · uwec.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UW-Eau Claire via Common App or UW System portal

Activate your UWEC account after applying

Complete audition application via Gold for Blugolds

Online audition applications open September 15 each year

Registration closes two weeks prior to each audition date

You may audition before receiving university acceptance decision

University acceptance is required for final program admission

Admission Pathway

After enrolling, music-education students apply separately to the Teacher Education Program (competitive; minimum 2.5 GPA; applications due October 1 / March 1) and must be admitted to the College of Health and Human Sciences before the final year — this is a post-enrollment requirement, not part of audition admission

A full semester of student teaching is required; licensure leads to PK-12 certification in Wisconsin

Program Requirements

Admitted students may take written theory, aural skills, and piano placement exams at orientation/audition day — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person preferred; virtual option available for long-distance students

Admission is through the principal-instrument audition (wind, string, percussion, piano, or voice) plus the piano placement exam — same audition as the BM and BA Music programs

Audition addresses admission, piano placement, and scholarship

Choral emphasis prepares students to teach PK-12 music

Check-in at Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water Street, Eau Claire)

Morning informational meeting with faculty and parent sessions

Business casual attire recommended

Decisions

Scholarship and acceptance decisions announced following March auditions

Contact

Musthe53@uwec.edu or 715-836-4954

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

Close to $60,000 distributed to first-year students annually

All auditionees are automatically considered; no extra application required

Decisions announced with acceptance letters following final spring audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average net price

$16,550

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd) leading to PK-12 teacher licensure (meets Wisconsin requirements)

Renowned music program known for producing successful graduates

Training

Choral emphasis with specialized courses for teaching choir

Assist teachers in classrooms throughout all four years

Full semester of student teaching

Frequent guest artists, masterclasses, ensembles, and undergraduate research

Facilities

Multiple concert venues including Pablo Center at the Confluence

40+ practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

Study abroad, international performance tours, and the National Student Exchange

MUED 410 Choral Teaching Methods covers instructional models, assessment, curricular development and classroom management for school choirs.

The degree's published topic mix includes applied voice, conducting, pedagogy, recital, ensembles and music methods.

Updated Sep 4, 12:17 AM