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BM Music Composition

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BFA Theatre Arts

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In-Person Only

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design, Theatre Technology, and Management

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BA/BS Theatre Arts

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BM Music Business

General Music Studies

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BM Music Composition

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BM Music Education

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BM Music Performance

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BM Music Performance

Guitar

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BM Music Performance

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BM Music Performance

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BM Music Performance

Strings

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BM Music Performance

Voice

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BM Music Performance

Woodwinds

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BA/BS Applied Music

Contemporary Emphasis

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BA/BS Applied Music

Interdisciplinary Emphasis

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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

•Individualized studio composition lessons alongside applied instrument/voice study

•Counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music coursework

•Original works performed through the Composers Ensemble and student recitals

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

•Individualized studio composition lessons alongside applied instrument/voice study

•Counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music coursework

•Original works performed through the Composers Ensemble and student recitals

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

•Individualized studio composition lessons alongside applied instrument/voice study

•Counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music coursework

•Original works performed through the Composers Ensemble and student recitals

Performance & Productions

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

•Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

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Out-of-State Fee

$50

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Qualtrics

Deadline

Scholarship Priority Audition DeadlineFeb 21, 2026

Audition

Audition Day (Moscow, ID)Jan 31, 2026

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)

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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

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 B.Mus. 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

•Individualized studio composition lessons alongside applied instrument/voice study

•Counterpoint, arranging, orchestration and electronic music coursework

•Original works performed through the Composers Ensemble and student recitals

Performance & Productions

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

•Extensive calendar of concerts, festivals and recitals

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