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BM Music Education at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University acceptance rate: 89%

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay's overall acceptance rate is 89%, reflecting university-wide academic admissions rather than program-level selectivity — admission to the BM Music Education program also requires an audition.

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Education

Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music

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BM Performance

Instrumental Performance

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BM Music Education

Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music

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BM Music Education

Pre-K-12 Instrumental and General Music

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BA Music

Jazz Studies

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BA Music

Composition

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BA Music

Individual Studies

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BA Music

Music and Entrepreneurship

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BA Music

Audio Production

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Program Overview

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing students to enter the teaching profession

•Students perform a half recital during the third year of applied study

Training

•Combines applied voice study with choral conducting, vocal/choral techniques, and diction

•Education minor pairs music study with professional teacher preparation

Facilities

•Performances and recitals in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Licensure

•Leads to Wisconsin DPI licensure in Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music upon completion of student teaching

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

6.3K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,133

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,721

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,369

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 7, 4:11 AM

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing students to enter the teaching profession

•Students perform a half recital during the third year of applied study

Training

•Combines applied voice study with choral conducting, vocal/choral techniques, and diction

•Education minor pairs music study with professional teacher preparation

Facilities

•Performances and recitals in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Licensure

•Leads to Wisconsin DPI licensure in Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music upon completion of student teaching

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing students to enter the teaching profession

•Students perform a half recital during the third year of applied study

Training

•Combines applied voice study with choral conducting, vocal/choral techniques, and diction

•Education minor pairs music study with professional teacher preparation

Facilities

•Performances and recitals in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Licensure

•Leads to Wisconsin DPI licensure in Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music upon completion of student teaching

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition (Green Bay)

Dec 5, 2025Feb 13, 2026Mar 7, 2026

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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.

Songs

Requirements

•Two contrasting classical songs (10 minutes total)

•One song preferably in a language other than English

•Memorization preferred but not required

•May use a live accompanist, pre-recorded accompaniment, or perform a cappella

Additional Materials

Letter of Recommendation

•Required, from a music teacher familiar with your musical ability and leadership potential

•Voice students should include a letter from their current school choral director

•Additional letters of reference accepted

•May be submitted via email

Transcript

•Required — have a copy of your high school transcript sent to UW-Green Bay

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Good to Know

How to Apply

•Complete the UW-Green Bay Music Admission and Scholarship Application via Qualtrics

•Choose a preferred in-person audition date, or submit a video audition

•Admission to the music major and minor is by audition

Placement

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

Licensure

•Leads to Wisconsin DPI licensure in Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music

•Music Education majors select Education as a minor, leading to licensure upon completion of student teaching

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Perform two contrasting classical songs (10 minutes total), one preferably in a language other than English

•Memorization is preferred for voice but not required

•In-person auditions on the Green Bay campus are preferred

•Video auditions accepted — upload to YouTube and submit a shareable link

•Video submissions must be received by April 1 for scholarship consideration

Teaching Interview

•Music Education applicants discuss their interest in teaching as part of the admission process

Contact

•Professor Luis Fernandez, Music Admission & Scholarship Coordinator — fernanlu@uwgb.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Scholarship offers determined through the music audition

•Results and scholarship offers communicated within two weeks of audition

•Early audition dates receive priority consideration for scholarships

•Video submissions must be received by April 1 for scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

6.3K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,133

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,721

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,369

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Overview

•Bachelor of Music in Music Education preparing students to enter the teaching profession

•Students perform a half recital during the third year of applied study

Training

•Combines applied voice study with choral conducting, vocal/choral techniques, and diction

•Education minor pairs music study with professional teacher preparation

Facilities

•Performances and recitals in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Licensure

•Leads to Wisconsin DPI licensure in Pre-K-12 Choral and General Music upon completion of student teaching

Updated Jul 7, 4:11 AM