Public school7.6K

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Test-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+

Start free

Program

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Browse programs

Quick links

BA/BS Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music within the ISU School of Performing Arts (SOPA)

Flexible general music degree offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Training

Broad music core in theory, aural skills, music history, and applied lessons culminating in a senior recital

Large ensemble and chamber ensemble participation required

Substantial free-elective space supports double majors, minors, and pre-professional paths (including pre-music therapy and graduate study)

BA option encourages a second year of French or German for voice majors

Facilities

Performances in the L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,340

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,776

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,444

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,193

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Coa · isu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music within the ISU School of Performing Arts (SOPA)

Flexible general music degree offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Training

Broad music core in theory, aural skills, music history, and applied lessons culminating in a senior recital

Large ensemble and chamber ensemble participation required

Substantial free-elective space supports double majors, minors, and pre-professional paths (including pre-music therapy and graduate study)

BA option encourages a second year of French or German for voice majors

Facilities

Performances in the L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music within the ISU School of Performing Arts (SOPA)

Flexible general music degree offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Training

Broad music core in theory, aural skills, music history, and applied lessons culminating in a senior recital

Large ensemble and chamber ensemble participation required

Substantial free-elective space supports double majors, minors, and pre-professional paths (including pre-music therapy and graduate study)

BA option encourages a second year of French or German for voice majors

Facilities

Performances in the L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Spring Admission (International)Nov 1, 2026

Spring AdmissionDec 1, 2026

Summer Admission

Undergraduate · isu.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Apply And Audition · isu.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire

Prepare a technique demonstration and repertoire performance on your primary instrument or voice

Contact the Department of Music for the prepared repertoire expectations for your instrument or voice: music@isu.edu

Letter of Recommendation

Required; from your applied instrument/voice teacher or large ensemble director

Submitted after you list the recommender on the application form

Apply And Audition · isu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to ISU first, then apply to the Music Department via the department application form

All applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition time

A letter of recommendation is requested from the applied instrument/voice teacher or large ensemble director you list on the form

Degree Options

Offered as either a Bachelor of Arts (additional arts and humanities electives) or a Bachelor of Science (additional science and mathematics electives)

Both share the same music core and the same entrance audition

Placement Exams

Admitted music majors take a music theory placement exam and a piano placement exam for course placement only, not admission

A free online Music Theory Preparatory Course is available to review before the theory placement exam

Important Notes

Scholarship money is limited; priority auditions are encouraged

Offer letter sent after audition review (must be accepted to ISU first)

What's The Process

Audition Process

Three-part entrance process: performance audition, theory placement exam, and piano placement exam

Must be accepted to ISU before the Music Department can offer placement or scholarship

One audition serves for both program admission and scholarship consideration

Auditions are scheduled individually after the department application is submitted

Current Schedule

The department page still lists the completed December 6, 2025 and March 14, 2026 audition days

Fall 2027 audition dates have not yet been published

Video auditions may be used by applicants outside Idaho or unable to attend an audition day

Contact the Department of Music at (208) 282-3636 or music@isu.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

One audition serves for both program admission and scholarship consideration

Scholarships available for anyone in Music Department ensembles, regardless of major

Only program in Idaho offering music scholarships to non-majors

Scholarship funds are limited; early/priority auditions encouraged

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,340

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,776

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,444

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,193

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Coa · isu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music within the ISU School of Performing Arts (SOPA)

Flexible general music degree offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Training

Broad music core in theory, aural skills, music history, and applied lessons culminating in a senior recital

Large ensemble and chamber ensemble participation required

Substantial free-elective space supports double majors, minors, and pre-professional paths (including pre-music therapy and graduate study)

BA option encourages a second year of French or German for voice majors

Facilities

Performances in the L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

Updated 5d ago