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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Program Recognition

Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,352

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,552

Before aid

Average net price

$9,197

After aid

Costs Aid · eac.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 11:18 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Requirements · eac.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Open admissions community college

Rolling admissions with no application deadline

Free application via EAC online portal

Important Notes

Complete the online scholarship audition form to reserve a time slot

Scholarship auditions are in person; students unable to attend may request a video audition from the coordinator for their instrument area

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 admissions)

Optional scholarship audition available for financial support

In-person scholarship auditions are held on campus; sign up no later than 24 hours before the audition date

Percussion and winds: email Geoff DeSpain for audition process and requirements

Strings: email Franklin Alvarez for audition process and requirements

Students unable to attend in person may request a video audition from their instrument-area coordinator

Contact

Geoff DeSpain (Percussion and Winds): geoff.despain@eac.edu

Franklin Alvarez (Strings): franklin.alvarez@eac.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

Awards are merit-driven, recognizing skills and commitment

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,352

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,552

Before aid

Average net price

$9,197

After aid

Costs Aid · eac.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Updated Sep 7, 11:18 PM