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Chattanooga State Community College

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AFA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

Transfer-oriented AFA curriculum includes music theory, ear training, class piano, individual instruction, and ensemble study

Voice faculty includes two soprano instructors on staff

All music courses open to all students regardless of program of study

7-week accelerated class format available

Performance & Productions

Performing ensemble opportunities available for all students

Department hosts regular recitals and music events on campus

Value

No application fee with open enrollment admission

TN Promise provides free tuition for eligible recent high school graduates

TN Reconnect provides free tuition for eligible adult learners

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

26%

Enrollment

5.3K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,000

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$17,900

Before aid

Average net price

$5,283

After aid

Net Price Calculator · chattanoogastate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 8h ago

Program Highlights

Training

Transfer-oriented AFA curriculum includes music theory, ear training, class piano, individual instruction, and ensemble study

Voice faculty includes two soprano instructors on staff

All music courses open to all students regardless of program of study

7-week accelerated class format available

Performance & Productions

Performing ensemble opportunities available for all students

Department hosts regular recitals and music events on campus

Value

No application fee with open enrollment admission

TN Promise provides free tuition for eligible recent high school graduates

TN Reconnect provides free tuition for eligible adult learners

Program Highlights

Training

Transfer-oriented AFA curriculum includes music theory, ear training, class piano, individual instruction, and ensemble study

Voice faculty includes two soprano instructors on staff

All music courses open to all students regardless of program of study

7-week accelerated class format available

Performance & Productions

Performing ensemble opportunities available for all students

Department hosts regular recitals and music events on campus

Value

No application fee with open enrollment admission

TN Promise provides free tuition for eligible recent high school graduates

TN Reconnect provides free tuition for eligible adult learners

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Fall 2026 application deadlineAug 7, 2026

Fall 2026 2nd 7-week classes application deadlineOct 2, 2026

Official page · chattanoogastate.edu

Good to Know

Transfer Planning

TTP credits guaranteed to transfer to any Tennessee public four-year university

Visit tntransferpathway.org for curriculum details

Music Placement Test

All new music students must complete the online Music Placement Test before enrollment

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Admission Process

Open enrollment: no audition required for admission to ChattState or the AFA Music program

New students must complete the online Music Placement Test

A music faculty advisor will be assigned after test completion

Scholarship Auditions (Optional)

Performing Ensemble Scholarships: open to all students regardless of major

AFA Music Scholarships: available to music majors only

Voice auditions: contact Dr. Amanda Hyberger (Amanda.Hyberger@ChattanoogaState.edu)

Woodwind, brass, percussion, or strings: Prof. Nicholas Hartline

Piano: Dr. Alan Nichols

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Types

Performing Ensemble Scholarships available to all students regardless of major

AFA Music Scholarships available to music majors only

Audition Contacts

Schedule scholarship audition via the online signup form

Voice: Dr. Amanda Hyberger

Other instruments: see department website for faculty contacts

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

26%

Enrollment

5.3K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,000

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$17,900

Before aid

Average net price

$5,283

After aid

Net Price Calculator · chattanoogastate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Transfer-oriented AFA curriculum includes music theory, ear training, class piano, individual instruction, and ensemble study

Voice faculty includes two soprano instructors on staff

All music courses open to all students regardless of program of study

7-week accelerated class format available

Performance & Productions

Performing ensemble opportunities available for all students

Department hosts regular recitals and music events on campus

Value

No application fee with open enrollment admission

TN Promise provides free tuition for eligible recent high school graduates

TN Reconnect provides free tuition for eligible adult learners

Updated 8h ago