Bachelor of Music Education

As a music education major at the UMKC Conservatory, you’ll build the knowledge and skills you need to share your passion with a new generation of students while honing your own skills as a performing musician. This program will help you develop a foundation of excellence in performance and teaching. Field experiences with local schoos, rehearsals and private teaching studios are interwoven to help you achieve success in all areas. Once you have completed your student teaching internships, you’ll be prepared to be an innovative leader in the classroom and in your community.

Official transcripts.Names and locations of previous college(s) or high school(s) and dates you attended.Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).ACT/SAT test scores (optional). Required if you would like to be considered for applicable scholarship opportunities.Artistic resume or CV: Please list all relevant music experience, such as ensembles, schools, teachers, performances and awards.Two references: List the names and contact information of your references, and the application system will send an email to them requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters of recommendation must be received by Feb. 1.Applicants must perform a successful audition on their primary instrument or voice part. Applicants whose primary instrument is piano or guitar must also successfully audition on a traditional band or orchestral instrument for the bachelor's degree in Music Education Instrumental program, or on voice for the bachelor's degree in Music Education Choral program. An interview with the music education faculty is also required on the day of the audition.Review audition repertoire requirements for your primary instrument or voice.Transcripts and test scores from domestic and international undergraduate students