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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

One-on-one guitar instruction through Applied Music follows Music Major faculty audition and is paired with Harmony, workshop, and ensemble study.

Guitar applicants build a two-piece program with at least one classical work; a contrasting selection may come from folk, jazz, or popular repertoire.

Faculty evaluate instrument-appropriate technique, musicianship, phrasing, tone, and accurate tuning, with sight-reading possible.

Performance & Productions

Guitar Ensemble provides a dedicated chamber setting, while Applied Music Performance Workshop connects majors with staff collaborative pianists.

Degree Flexibility

The AA combines performance development, music history and appreciation, general education, and preparation for transfer.

School Info

Snapshot

57%

Grad Rate

10.3K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,421

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,090

After aid

Cost Attendance · ivc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 4, 6:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

One-on-one guitar instruction through Applied Music follows Music Major faculty audition and is paired with Harmony, workshop, and ensemble study.

Guitar applicants build a two-piece program with at least one classical work; a contrasting selection may come from folk, jazz, or popular repertoire.

Faculty evaluate instrument-appropriate technique, musicianship, phrasing, tone, and accurate tuning, with sight-reading possible.

Performance & Productions

Guitar Ensemble provides a dedicated chamber setting, while Applied Music Performance Workshop connects majors with staff collaborative pianists.

Degree Flexibility

The AA combines performance development, music history and appreciation, general education, and preparation for transfer.

Program Highlights

Training

One-on-one guitar instruction through Applied Music follows Music Major faculty audition and is paired with Harmony, workshop, and ensemble study.

Guitar applicants build a two-piece program with at least one classical work; a contrasting selection may come from folk, jazz, or popular repertoire.

Faculty evaluate instrument-appropriate technique, musicianship, phrasing, tone, and accurate tuning, with sight-reading possible.

Performance & Productions

Guitar Ensemble provides a dedicated chamber setting, while Applied Music Performance Workshop connects majors with staff collaborative pianists.

Degree Flexibility

The AA combines performance development, music history and appreciation, general education, and preparation for transfer.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Spring 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Jul 31, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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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.

Repertoire List

Two guitar pieces; at least one should be classical

One contrasting selection may be folk, jazz, or pop

Auditions · ivc.edu

Good to Know

Application

Apply to IVC through CCCApply

Music Major audition sign-up is required through the department form

Enrollment

Rolling college admission — fall and spring enrollment

No application fee

Accepted Music Majors register for Applied Music, Applied Music Performance Workshop, Music Theory, and an ensemble each semester

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

Early audition: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am-2 pm

Main audition: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10 am-2 pm

Audition Expectations

Music Major admission requires a 5-10 minute faculty audition for voice, piano, guitar, or instrumentals

Faculty assess musicianship, phrasing, tone quality, intonation, and instrument-appropriate technique

A short interview/discussion helps assess goals, needs, and course requirements

Audition may include sight-reading

Guitar applicants demonstrate proper and correct tuning of the instrument

Accompanist provided; bring additional copies of music

School Info

Snapshot

57%

Grad Rate

10.3K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,421

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,090

After aid

Cost Attendance · ivc.edu College Scorecard

Training

One-on-one guitar instruction through Applied Music follows Music Major faculty audition and is paired with Harmony, workshop, and ensemble study.

Guitar applicants build a two-piece program with at least one classical work; a contrasting selection may come from folk, jazz, or popular repertoire.

Faculty evaluate instrument-appropriate technique, musicianship, phrasing, tone, and accurate tuning, with sight-reading possible.

Performance & Productions

Guitar Ensemble provides a dedicated chamber setting, while Applied Music Performance Workshop connects majors with staff collaborative pianists.

Degree Flexibility

The AA combines performance development, music history and appreciation, general education, and preparation for transfer.

Updated Aug 4, 6:05 PM