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BA Music
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Cal Poly's signature hands-on philosophy — perform, compose, and create from day one
•Private lessons included at no extra cost with experienced faculty mentors
•Senior capstone project tailored to individual interests
Performance & Productions
•Major ensembles: symphony orchestra, wind orchestra/ensemble, jazz big band, choir, electronic music ensemble, vocal jazz, and Arab music ensemble
•Annual solo competition for a chance to perform with the Cal Poly Symphony
•Student Opera Theatre production and annual Bach Week festival
•Faculty-coached chamber groups and student-formed ensembles
Notable Alumni
•Corrie Stallings ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Kristen Choi ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Anna Binneweg ('98) — conductor
•Mark Miller ('07) — trombonist and educator
•Mike Leopold ('96) — lute and theorbo
Degree Flexibility
•Seven areas of focus: Composition, Jazz, Music Education, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Performance, and Music Technology
•Flexible elective system lets students concentrate in a particular area or combine music with other subjects
Academic info
Snapshot
4.12
Avg GPA (W)
31%
Admit Rate
school-wide
86%
Grad Rate
22K
Enrollment
$91K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,665
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$13,596
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,665
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$7,529
$30-48k$7,253
$48-75k$9,896
$75-110k$15,786
$110k+$27,772
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Cal Poly's signature hands-on philosophy — perform, compose, and create from day one
•Private lessons included at no extra cost with experienced faculty mentors
•Senior capstone project tailored to individual interests
Performance & Productions
•Major ensembles: symphony orchestra, wind orchestra/ensemble, jazz big band, choir, electronic music ensemble, vocal jazz, and Arab music ensemble
•Annual solo competition for a chance to perform with the Cal Poly Symphony
•Student Opera Theatre production and annual Bach Week festival
•Faculty-coached chamber groups and student-formed ensembles
Notable Alumni
•Corrie Stallings ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Kristen Choi ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Anna Binneweg ('98) — conductor
•Mark Miller ('07) — trombonist and educator
•Mike Leopold ('96) — lute and theorbo
Degree Flexibility
•Seven areas of focus: Composition, Jazz, Music Education, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Performance, and Music Technology
•Flexible elective system lets students concentrate in a particular area or combine music with other subjects
Training
•Cal Poly's signature hands-on philosophy — perform, compose, and create from day one
•Private lessons included at no extra cost with experienced faculty mentors
•Senior capstone project tailored to individual interests
Performance & Productions
•Major ensembles: symphony orchestra, wind orchestra/ensemble, jazz big band, choir, electronic music ensemble, vocal jazz, and Arab music ensemble
•Annual solo competition for a chance to perform with the Cal Poly Symphony
•Student Opera Theatre production and annual Bach Week festival
•Faculty-coached chamber groups and student-formed ensembles
Notable Alumni
•Corrie Stallings ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Kristen Choi ('09) — mezzo-soprano
•Anna Binneweg ('98) — conductor
•Mark Miller ('07) — trombonist and educator
•Mike Leopold ('96) — lute and theorbo
Degree Flexibility
•Seven areas of focus: Composition, Jazz, Music Education, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Performance, and Music Technology
•Flexible elective system lets students concentrate in a particular area or combine music with other subjects
Updated 5d ago
