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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BM Performance

Harp

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Close faculty mentorship with 38 faculty members serving over 300 music majors

Training

Big-picture evaluation assesses overall potential as a musician

Curriculum builds skills in harmony, sight reading, ear training, and multiple musical styles

Dedicated harp track within the performance degree

Harpists can work across contrasting traditions through Philharmonic Orchestra and CPP’s two mariachi ensembles, Los Broncos de Pomona and Los Caballeros de Pomona.

Published mariachi instrumentation includes harp, adding son jalisciense, son jarocho, and ranchera repertory to the instrument’s classical performance route.

Facilities

University Recital Hall, recording studios, and practice rooms

Industry-standard music technology lab

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

25K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,534

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,664

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,300

Before aid

Average net price

$11,531

After aid

Cost.Shtml · cpp.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Close faculty mentorship with 38 faculty members serving over 300 music majors

Training

Big-picture evaluation assesses overall potential as a musician

Curriculum builds skills in harmony, sight reading, ear training, and multiple musical styles

Dedicated harp track within the performance degree

Harpists can work across contrasting traditions through Philharmonic Orchestra and CPP’s two mariachi ensembles, Los Broncos de Pomona and Los Caballeros de Pomona.

Published mariachi instrumentation includes harp, adding son jalisciense, son jarocho, and ranchera repertory to the instrument’s classical performance route.

Facilities

University Recital Hall, recording studios, and practice rooms

Industry-standard music technology lab

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Close faculty mentorship with 38 faculty members serving over 300 music majors

Training

Big-picture evaluation assesses overall potential as a musician

Curriculum builds skills in harmony, sight reading, ear training, and multiple musical styles

Dedicated harp track within the performance degree

Harpists can work across contrasting traditions through Philharmonic Orchestra and CPP’s two mariachi ensembles, Los Broncos de Pomona and Los Caballeros de Pomona.

Published mariachi instrumentation includes harp, adding son jalisciense, son jarocho, and ranchera repertory to the instrument’s classical performance route.

Facilities

University Recital Hall, recording studios, and practice rooms

Industry-standard music technology lab

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Cal State Apply· Only option

Fee

$70

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Official page · cpp.edu

Program AppApplication

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

Music Department Supplemental Application DeadlineJan 11, 2027

Audition

Music Department audition (Fall 2027 admission)Jan 30, 2027

Audition Information.Shtml · cpp.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Two pieces that demonstrate two-hand coordination and musicality

Scales & Technique

Be prepared to perform major scales from C to E

BM Performance Requirements.Shtml · cpp.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Cal State Apply from August 1 through November 30, 2026 for Fall 2027 entry

Complete the Music Department Supplemental Application by January 11, 2027 (opens October 1, 2026)

After both applications are received, the department contacts applicants to schedule an audition

Enrollment

Fall and Spring admission cycles: Fall 2027 CSU application Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026; Spring 2027 CSU application Aug 1 – 31, 2026 (auditions scheduled by email to mu@cpp.edu)

Cal Poly Pomona is campus-impacted for first-time freshmen; Music is not listed among the program-impacted majors for Fall 2027

Admission Pathway

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person audition strongly encouraged

Contact dpuentes@cpp.edu for alternate arrangements if outside the area or facing extenuating circumstances

Audition Expectations

15-minute audition slot including setup and takedown time

Includes a short interview component

Select material that best demonstrates your abilities

May be asked to sight-read a melodic excerpt

Ear training: call-and-response exercises to identify intervals and chord qualities

Contact

Audition inquiries: Dalia Puentes at dpuentes@cpp.edu

Music Department: (909) 869-3548 or mu@cpp.edu

Scholarship Info

Carol Channing Performing Arts Scholarship

Open to continuing students majoring in Theatre & New Dance or Music, or minoring in Theatre, Dance, or Music

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

25K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,534

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,664

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,300

Before aid

Average net price

$11,531

After aid

Cost.Shtml · cpp.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Close faculty mentorship with 38 faculty members serving over 300 music majors

Training

Big-picture evaluation assesses overall potential as a musician

Curriculum builds skills in harmony, sight reading, ear training, and multiple musical styles

Dedicated harp track within the performance degree

Harpists can work across contrasting traditions through Philharmonic Orchestra and CPP’s two mariachi ensembles, Los Broncos de Pomona and Los Caballeros de Pomona.

Published mariachi instrumentation includes harp, adding son jalisciense, son jarocho, and ranchera repertory to the instrument’s classical performance route.

Facilities

University Recital Hall, recording studios, and practice rooms

Industry-standard music technology lab

Updated 2d ago