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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BA/BS Applied Music

Contemporary Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Lionel Hampton School of Music — NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Named in honor of legendary jazz artist Lionel Hampton

Training

Contemporary Emphasis centers on songwriting, digital audio workstation (DAW) and contemporary ensembles (songwriter lab, laptop orchestra, rhythm section workshop)

Applied study in singer/songwriter, guitar, electric bass or DAW

Music core in theory, aural skills, history and ensembles

Performance & Productions

World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

7.7K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,824

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,300

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,758

Before aid

Average net price

$14,831

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uidaho.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 4:14 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Lionel Hampton School of Music — NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Named in honor of legendary jazz artist Lionel Hampton

Training

Contemporary Emphasis centers on songwriting, digital audio workstation (DAW) and contemporary ensembles (songwriter lab, laptop orchestra, rhythm section workshop)

Applied study in singer/songwriter, guitar, electric bass or DAW

Music core in theory, aural skills, history and ensembles

Performance & Productions

World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Lionel Hampton School of Music — NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Named in honor of legendary jazz artist Lionel Hampton

Training

Contemporary Emphasis centers on songwriting, digital audio workstation (DAW) and contemporary ensembles (songwriter lab, laptop orchestra, rhythm section workshop)

Applied study in singer/songwriter, guitar, electric bass or DAW

Music core in theory, aural skills, history and ensembles

Performance & Productions

World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

Out-of-State Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Qualtrics

Auditions

Fall 2027 LHSOM Audition DayJan 30, 2027

Fall 2027 LHSOM Scholarship Priority Audition DeadlineFeb 20, 2027

Music · uidaho.edu

Audition Requirements

Accompaniment

No accompanist is needed for instrumental auditions

Vocalists may bring an accompanist or use the provided staff pianist (original or three-ring-binder copy; no CD or a cappella)

Audition Day · uidaho.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the University of Idaho, then complete the LHSOM audition form (Qualtrics)

Select whether to attend Audition Day or schedule a virtual audition on the form

Submit a separate audition for each instrument if auditioning on more than one

Important Notes

Audition by Feb. 20, 2027 for priority scholarship consideration (3.0 GPA)

Admitted students take theory, aural-skills and piano placement exams at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Contact

Music@uidaho.edu for audition questions

Transfer Pathway

LHSOM provides transfer advising and typically accepts music credits from NASM-accredited institutions; the Contemporary Emphasis remains subject to the school’s placement and audition process.

Music · uidaho.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person on campus (Audition Day: Jan. 30, 2027)

Private Zoom audition with faculty

Recorded video audition via YouTube (email link to music@uidaho.edu)

Audition Expectations

Audition on your primary instrument or voice — prepare selections that demonstrate your technical ability and musicianship

Contact the area studio faculty to confirm specific repertoire expectations before auditioning

Decisions

Admission letter within 2 weeks of auditioning

First round scholarship awards by March 31

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Audition places you in consideration for over 130 music scholarships

All LHSOM scholarships are four-year awards — provided you make progress toward a music degree, perform in ensembles and maintain academic standards

Priority scholarship consideration for auditions by Feb. 21 with a 3.0 GPA

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

7.7K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,824

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,300

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,758

Before aid

Average net price

$14,831

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uidaho.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Lionel Hampton School of Music — NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Named in honor of legendary jazz artist Lionel Hampton

Training

Contemporary Emphasis centers on songwriting, digital audio workstation (DAW) and contemporary ensembles (songwriter lab, laptop orchestra, rhythm section workshop)

Applied study in singer/songwriter, guitar, electric bass or DAW

Music core in theory, aural skills, history and ensembles

Performance & Productions

World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

Updated Sep 9, 4:14 PM