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BM Music Composition

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

•Bachelor of Music in Composition combining studio composition lessons with the full music theory, aural-skills and history core

•Coursework in counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music (digital audio workstation and electroacoustic techniques)

•Original works developed and performed through composition lessons and the Composers Ensemble

Performance & Productions

•World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

•Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

School Info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

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

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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

•Bachelor of Music in Composition combining studio composition lessons with the full music theory, aural-skills and history core

•Coursework in counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music (digital audio workstation and electroacoustic techniques)

•Original works developed and performed through composition lessons and the Composers Ensemble

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

•Bachelor of Music in Composition combining studio composition lessons with the full music theory, aural-skills and history core

•Coursework in counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music (digital audio workstation and electroacoustic techniques)

•Original works developed and performed through composition lessons and the Composers Ensemble

Performance & Productions

•World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

•Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

Out-of-State Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Qualtrics

Auditions

Fall 2026 LHSOM Audition DayJan 31, 2026

Fall 2026 LHSOM Scholarship Priority Audition DeadlineFeb 21, 2026

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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.

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)

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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. 21, 2026 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; BM Music Composition applicants still follow the school’s placement and audition process.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•In-person on campus (Audition Day: Jan. 31, 2026)

•Private Zoom audition with faculty

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

Audition Preparation

•Admission requires an audition on your primary instrument or voice — the same audition all BMus applicants complete

•Composition applicants are encouraged to share original scores or recordings with the composition faculty, though a portfolio is not required for admission

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

3.47

Avg GPA (W)

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

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

Official source 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

•Bachelor of Music in Composition combining studio composition lessons with the full music theory, aural-skills and history core

•Coursework in counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music (digital audio workstation and electroacoustic techniques)

•Original works developed and performed through composition lessons and the Composers Ensemble

Performance & Productions

•World-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival hosted annually on campus

•Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

Updated 1d ago