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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Education

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Music Education combines personal musicianship with classroom methods, field experience, and a student-teaching internship

Instrumental candidates complete the degree on a primary wind-band or orchestral instrument, piano, or classical guitar

Coursework prepares educators to teach instrumental and general music across school settings

Professional Development

Graduates who complete all program and assessment requirements may apply for Virginia PreK–12 Music Education–Instrumental licensure

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,963

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,127

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,673

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,433

After aid

Understanding Cost Of Attendance · sfs.vcu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 23, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Music Education combines personal musicianship with classroom methods, field experience, and a student-teaching internship

Instrumental candidates complete the degree on a primary wind-band or orchestral instrument, piano, or classical guitar

Coursework prepares educators to teach instrumental and general music across school settings

Professional Development

Graduates who complete all program and assessment requirements may apply for Virginia PreK–12 Music Education–Instrumental licensure

Program Highlights

Training

Music Education combines personal musicianship with classroom methods, field experience, and a student-teaching internship

Instrumental candidates complete the degree on a primary wind-band or orchestral instrument, piano, or classical guitar

Coursework prepares educators to teach instrumental and general music across school settings

Professional Development

Graduates who complete all program and assessment requirements may apply for Virginia PreK–12 Music Education–Instrumental licensure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Opens

First-year applicants

First-Year Common Application OpensAug 1, 2026

Transfer applicants

Transfer Application OpensAug 17, 2026

Deadline

First-year applicants

First Year Application Deadline (Scholarship Priority)Nov 1, 2026

Regular Decision Application DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Transfer Application DeadlineMar 15, 2027

Deadlines · admissions.vcu.edu First Year Applicants · arts.vcu.edu Transfer Applicants · arts.vcu.edu

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Auditions

Live On-Campus Audition

Nov 15, 2026Dec 6, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Audition Requirements · arts.vcu.edu

Good to Know

Audition Process

All music-major applicants must audition on a primary instrument

Live on-campus auditions are preferred; a pre-recorded video option is available

Submit the Common App, then use the emailed VCU application portal invitation to select a live date or the recorded option

Record each required audition component as a separate video

Live slots are first-come, first-served and must be scheduled at least one week ahead

What's The Process

Audition Requirements

Audition on the intended primary instrument using its exact scales, technical work, and repertoire requirements on the official Music audition page.

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,963

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,127

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,673

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,433

After aid

Understanding Cost Of Attendance · sfs.vcu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Music Education combines personal musicianship with classroom methods, field experience, and a student-teaching internship

Instrumental candidates complete the degree on a primary wind-band or orchestral instrument, piano, or classical guitar

Coursework prepares educators to teach instrumental and general music across school settings

Professional Development

Graduates who complete all program and assessment requirements may apply for Virginia PreK–12 Music Education–Instrumental licensure

Updated Aug 23, 12:02 AM