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Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN

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AFA Music

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AFA Theatre Performance

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AFA Music

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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AFA Theatre Design Tech

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Training

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

•Strong voice faculty with three vocal 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

26%

Grad Rate

5.3K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

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

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Program Highlights

Training

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

•Strong voice faculty with three vocal 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

•Strong voice faculty with three vocal 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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Fall 2026 application deadlineAug 7, 2026

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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

26%

Grad Rate

5.3K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

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

•Strong voice faculty with three vocal 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 1d ago