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Admissions

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Training

Instrumental area of emphasis within the Associate of Arts in Music curriculum

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Applied Music Lessons completed across four terms

Instrumental students participate in major performance ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Band

All music majors complete piano class until the piano proficiency requirement is met

Performance & Productions

Public recital and concert performance opportunities through applied lessons and ensembles

Music department offerings include Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Voice, and Piano

Value

Transfer preparation with articulation to CSU, UC, and some private colleges

California residents pay $0 application fee

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

39%

Enrollment

11.6K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,394

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,038

Before aid

Average net price

$480

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:58 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental area of emphasis within the Associate of Arts in Music curriculum

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Applied Music Lessons completed across four terms

Instrumental students participate in major performance ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Band

All music majors complete piano class until the piano proficiency requirement is met

Performance & Productions

Public recital and concert performance opportunities through applied lessons and ensembles

Music department offerings include Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Voice, and Piano

Value

Transfer preparation with articulation to CSU, UC, and some private colleges

California residents pay $0 application fee

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental area of emphasis within the Associate of Arts in Music curriculum

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Applied Music Lessons completed across four terms

Instrumental students participate in major performance ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Band

All music majors complete piano class until the piano proficiency requirement is met

Performance & Productions

Public recital and concert performance opportunities through applied lessons and ensembles

Music department offerings include Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Voice, and Piano

Value

Transfer preparation with articulation to CSU, UC, and some private colleges

California residents pay $0 application fee

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Spring 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Opens

Sep 8, 2026

Deadline

Rolling admissions

Academic Calendar · catalog.cos.edu Admissions Matriculation · catalog.cos.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via CCCApply (California Community Colleges application)

Rolling admissions - no application deadline

Open enrollment - no SAT/ACT or GPA requirements

Program Structure

AA Music requires students to declare the Instrumental area of emphasis

Published AA Music areas of emphasis: Keyboard, Instrumental, Vocal, and Composition

AA-T Music is a separate CSU transfer pathway with Keyboarding, Instrumental, and Vocal concentrations

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

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission — open enrollment community college

Apply via CCCApply and register for courses

Ensemble & Applied Music

Applied Music Lessons and major performance ensembles require departmental audition after enrollment

Instrumental Music Contact: Michael Tackett - michaelt@cos.edu, (559) 730-3772

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

39%

Enrollment

11.6K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,394

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,038

Before aid

Average net price

$480

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Instrumental area of emphasis within the Associate of Arts in Music curriculum

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Applied Music Lessons completed across four terms

Instrumental students participate in major performance ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Band

All music majors complete piano class until the piano proficiency requirement is met

Performance & Productions

Public recital and concert performance opportunities through applied lessons and ensembles

Music department offerings include Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Voice, and Piano

Value

Transfer preparation with articulation to CSU, UC, and some private colleges

California residents pay $0 application fee

Updated Aug 20, 11:58 PM