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AA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Program Recognition

Cumberland describes the 60-credit AA Music as a student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards and designed for arts careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program

Training

The 17–25 credit music core includes Fundamentals of Music, two semesters each of theory and sight-singing/ear training, and two semesters of class piano

Four semesters of private instruction provide continued applied study

Performance & Productions

Four semesters each of performance ensemble and Recital/Concert Enrichment connect the associate curriculum to public music-making

Degree Flexibility

A 41–45 credit general-education core completes the transfer-oriented degree

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,540

Before aid

Average Net Price

$18,759

After aid

Tuition Cost Sheet Final Fy25.Pdf · cumberland.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:59 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Cumberland describes the 60-credit AA Music as a student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards and designed for arts careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program

Training

The 17–25 credit music core includes Fundamentals of Music, two semesters each of theory and sight-singing/ear training, and two semesters of class piano

Four semesters of private instruction provide continued applied study

Performance & Productions

Four semesters each of performance ensemble and Recital/Concert Enrichment connect the associate curriculum to public music-making

Degree Flexibility

A 41–45 credit general-education core completes the transfer-oriented degree

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Cumberland describes the 60-credit AA Music as a student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards and designed for arts careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program

Training

The 17–25 credit music core includes Fundamentals of Music, two semesters each of theory and sight-singing/ear training, and two semesters of class piano

Four semesters of private instruction provide continued applied study

Performance & Productions

Four semesters each of performance ensemble and Recital/Concert Enrichment connect the associate curriculum to public music-making

Degree Flexibility

A 41–45 credit general-education core completes the transfer-oriented degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

PriorityJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Steps To Apply · cumberland.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

Music Auditions · admissions.cumberland.edu

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

Admission to the music degree is by faculty audition

Fall 2027 audition dates have not yet been published

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music majors and minors may be evaluated for scholarship eligibility through the department audition

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

2.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,540

Before aid

Average Net Price

$18,759

After aid

Tuition Cost Sheet Final Fy25.Pdf · cumberland.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Cumberland describes the 60-credit AA Music as a student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards and designed for arts careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program

Training

The 17–25 credit music core includes Fundamentals of Music, two semesters each of theory and sight-singing/ear training, and two semesters of class piano

Four semesters of private instruction provide continued applied study

Performance & Productions

Four semesters each of performance ensemble and Recital/Concert Enrichment connect the associate curriculum to public music-making

Degree Flexibility

A 41–45 credit general-education core completes the transfer-oriented degree

Updated Jul 27, 1:59 PM