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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Rigorous program combining technical skills with creative approaches within a liberal arts curriculum

Studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, and capstone experience

Faculty includes an opera star with 60+ leading roles across 35 European opera companies

Performance & Productions

Vocal music program produces music theater scenes every semester, collaborating with dance and theater students

Columbia College Chorus (open enrollment, no audition required)

Concert Choir (open to all Columbia College students)

Hi-Cs (9-voice vocal jazz ensemble, by audition, performs and travels regionally)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.97

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,494

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,064

Before aid

Average net price

$18,408

After aid

Cost Attendance · columbiasc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous program combining technical skills with creative approaches within a liberal arts curriculum

Studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, and capstone experience

Faculty includes an opera star with 60+ leading roles across 35 European opera companies

Performance & Productions

Vocal music program produces music theater scenes every semester, collaborating with dance and theater students

Columbia College Chorus (open enrollment, no audition required)

Concert Choir (open to all Columbia College students)

Hi-Cs (9-voice vocal jazz ensemble, by audition, performs and travels regionally)

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous program combining technical skills with creative approaches within a liberal arts curriculum

Studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, and capstone experience

Faculty includes an opera star with 60+ leading roles across 35 European opera companies

Performance & Productions

Vocal music program produces music theater scenes every semester, collaborating with dance and theater students

Columbia College Chorus (open enrollment, no audition required)

Concert Choir (open to all Columbia College students)

Hi-Cs (9-voice vocal jazz ensemble, by audition, performs and travels regionally)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

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Deadline

International Fall DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate Admissions · columbiasc.edu International Admissions · columbiasc.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Music · columbiasc.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

Repertoire

Two contrasting selections representing your best effort

Accompanist provided by Columbia College

Taped accompaniment allowed

Previously recorded auditions accepted via the registration form

Music · columbiasc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Enrollment

Start dates: January and August

Rolling admissions with no application deadline

Free application (no fee)

Test-optional

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the BA Music program

An audition is required before scholarship considerations are made

Two categories: Voice/Keyboard and Instrumentalists

Previously recorded auditions may be accepted via the registration form

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available to incoming first-year and transfer students

Audition required before scholarship considerations are made

No awards until officially accepted for admission

Voice and Keyboard

Prepare two contrasting selections representing your best effort

Accompanist provided by Columbia College

Taped accompaniment allowed if necessary

Previously recorded auditions accepted via the registration form

Instrumentalists

Prepare two pieces showing your most advanced playing ability

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.97

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,494

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,064

Before aid

Average net price

$18,408

After aid

Cost Attendance · columbiasc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Rigorous program combining technical skills with creative approaches within a liberal arts curriculum

Studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, and capstone experience

Faculty includes an opera star with 60+ leading roles across 35 European opera companies

Performance & Productions

Vocal music program produces music theater scenes every semester, collaborating with dance and theater students

Columbia College Chorus (open enrollment, no audition required)

Concert Choir (open to all Columbia College students)

Hi-Cs (9-voice vocal jazz ensemble, by audition, performs and travels regionally)

Updated 5d ago