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Brigham Young University - Idaho

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BMA Musical Arts

General Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institution

Training

Concentrated focus in music with a complementary secondary emphasis in a non-music discipline

Develop technical skill in a chosen performance area through individual and ensemble performance

Build rehearsal, conducting, career-development, and teaching skills

Core coursework includes Music in Western Civilization (MUSIC 102), Music Technology (MUSIC 209), Music Literature I-III (MUSIC 301-303), Basic Conducting (MUSIC 308), and Scoring and Arranging (MUSIC 387)

Individual music lessons and ensemble participation required every semester

Degree Flexibility

Typically pursued by those interested in studio teaching or graduate study in music history, conducting, or composition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

44.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$4,944

Before aid

Average net price

$8,221

After aid

Tuition Expenses · byui.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institution

Training

Concentrated focus in music with a complementary secondary emphasis in a non-music discipline

Develop technical skill in a chosen performance area through individual and ensemble performance

Build rehearsal, conducting, career-development, and teaching skills

Individual music lessons and ensemble participation required every semester

Degree Flexibility

Typically pursued by those interested in studio teaching or graduate study in music history, conducting, or composition

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institution

Training

Concentrated focus in music with a complementary secondary emphasis in a non-music discipline

Develop technical skill in a chosen performance area through individual and ensemble performance

Build rehearsal, conducting, career-development, and teaching skills

Individual music lessons and ensemble participation required every semester

Degree Flexibility

Typically pursued by those interested in studio teaching or graduate study in music history, conducting, or composition

Key Info

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Winter SemesterDec 15, 2026

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Audition Requirements · byui.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Audition on your principal performance area (voice or an instrument) using that area's prepared repertoire and technical requirements

Confirm the exact repertoire with the area faculty member listed on the audition requirements page

Scholarship Recommendations

For scholarship consideration, request letters from your private instructor and ensemble director through the online recommendation form

Audition Requirements · byui.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to BYU-Idaho through the university application

Step 2: Complete the Application for Music Admission and Scholarship via the music portal

One application is used for both music major admission and scholarship consideration

Submit by February 1st for priority scholarship consideration; later applications considered while resources last

Continuing Status

Music admission required before enrolling in first-semester major classes

Continuing music major status granted after the first two semesters of coursework to remain in a degree program

Program Requirements

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Contact

Department of Music: 208-496-4950 | music@byui.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Schedule a live on-campus audition with the area faculty member, or submit a recorded video

Video audition: upload a shareable link via unlisted YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive

A recorded audition receives equal consideration with a live audition

The same audition serves both major admission and scholarship consideration

Accompaniment

Staff accompanist typically provided for on-campus auditions; confirm with area faculty

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Merit-based awards up to full tuition for incoming and transfer students

Available to music majors and non-music majors

Submit application by February 1st for priority consideration

Scholarship determination based on audition performance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

44.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$4,944

Before aid

Average net price

$8,221

After aid

Tuition Expenses · byui.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institution

Training

Concentrated focus in music with a complementary secondary emphasis in a non-music discipline

Develop technical skill in a chosen performance area through individual and ensemble performance

Build rehearsal, conducting, career-development, and teaching skills

Individual music lessons and ensemble participation required every semester

Degree Flexibility

Typically pursued by those interested in studio teaching or graduate study in music history, conducting, or composition

Updated 4d ago