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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12Subject Endorsement

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12Subject Endorsement

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Composition & music studies

Music education

Music performance

Theatre

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BA Vocal Music Education with Cert

Vocal Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12Subject Endorsement

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

CAEP-accredited educator preparation; approved by the Nebraska Department of Education

Vocal Music subject endorsement to teach grades PK-12 (covers both PK-6 and 7-12)

Training

Focused on singing, choral music, and general music

Field experiences plus a full semester of clinical practice (student teaching)

Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA) lets juniors substitute teach for pay

Facilities

Peterson Fine Arts Building with recently renovated practice and performance spaces

Ramsey Theatre (560 seats) as main performance venue

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,408

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,408

Before aid

Average net price

$15,360

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wsc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:51 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

CAEP-accredited educator preparation; approved by the Nebraska Department of Education

Vocal Music subject endorsement to teach grades PK-12 (covers both PK-6 and 7-12)

Training

Focused on singing, choral music, and general music

Field experiences plus a full semester of clinical practice (student teaching)

Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA) lets juniors substitute teach for pay

Facilities

Peterson Fine Arts Building with recently renovated practice and performance spaces

Ramsey Theatre (560 seats) as main performance venue

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

CAEP-accredited educator preparation; approved by the Nebraska Department of Education

Vocal Music subject endorsement to teach grades PK-12 (covers both PK-6 and 7-12)

Training

Focused on singing, choral music, and general music

Field experiences plus a full semester of clinical practice (student teaching)

Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA) lets juniors substitute teach for pay

Facilities

Peterson Fine Arts Building with recently renovated practice and performance spaces

Ramsey Theatre (560 seats) as main performance venue

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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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · wsc.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Music Scholarship Audition

Nov 12, 2025Feb 13, 2026Mar 4, 2026

Music Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2026

Music Scholarships · wsc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply and be admitted to WSC, then log in to the WSC scholarship portal

Mark that you are interested in music (music major not required)

Music scholarship application deadline: February 1, 2026

Apply directly through the WSC website

No application fee

Rolling admissions

Educator Preparation

Admission to WSC does not guarantee entry into the Educator Preparation Program

Students advance through three benchmark levels, including a background check and field experiences

The Praxis exam is required for Nebraska teaching licensure (not a graduation requirement)

Upper-Division Jury

A qualifying jury audition before a faculty panel is required to advance to 300-level applied study

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the Vocal Music Education program

Admission is through the WSC university application

An optional music scholarship audition is available to all students (music major not required)

Performance Area

Declare a primary performance area and prepare one or two pieces from standard contest repertoire for the scholarship audition (no popular music)

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awards based on audition performance and scholarship availability

You do not need to be a music major to receive a music scholarship

May work in conjunction with admissions-based scholarships for incoming freshmen

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,408

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,408

Before aid

Average net price

$15,360

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wsc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

CAEP-accredited educator preparation; approved by the Nebraska Department of Education

Vocal Music subject endorsement to teach grades PK-12 (covers both PK-6 and 7-12)

Training

Focused on singing, choral music, and general music

Field experiences plus a full semester of clinical practice (student teaching)

Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA) lets juniors substitute teach for pay

Facilities

Peterson Fine Arts Building with recently renovated practice and performance spaces

Ramsey Theatre (560 seats) as main performance venue

Updated Sep 11, 7:51 PM