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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Comprehensive music education covering theory, history, and performance

Four semesters of music theory and ear training (Harmony and Theory I-IV)

Individual instruction available in voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, percussion, and more

Four semesters of piano proficiency classes

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance ensembles including Cardinal Chorale, Chamber Singers, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Cardinal Voices, Chamber Orchestra, and Pep Band

Required ensemble participation each semester

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts degree designed to transfer to 4-year music programs

Strong foundation for students pursuing professional music careers

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,648

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,733

Before aid

Average net price

$10,575

After aid

Tuition · nic.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive music education covering theory, history, and performance

Four semesters of music theory and ear training (Harmony and Theory I-IV)

Individual instruction available in voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, percussion, and more

Four semesters of piano proficiency classes

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance ensembles including Cardinal Chorale, Chamber Singers, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Cardinal Voices, Chamber Orchestra, and Pep Band

Required ensemble participation each semester

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts degree designed to transfer to 4-year music programs

Strong foundation for students pursuing professional music careers

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive music education covering theory, history, and performance

Four semesters of music theory and ear training (Harmony and Theory I-IV)

Individual instruction available in voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, percussion, and more

Four semesters of piano proficiency classes

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance ensembles including Cardinal Chorale, Chamber Singers, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Cardinal Voices, Chamber Orchestra, and Pep Band

Required ensemble participation each semester

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts degree designed to transfer to 4-year music programs

Strong foundation for students pursuing professional music careers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.nic.edu

Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Letters of Recommendation (for Scholarship)

Used in scholarship audition consideration with performance and grades

Music · nic.edu

Good to Know

Admissions

Open-door admissions policy

No application fee

Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline

Eligibility

No program prerequisites

Previous experience in high school or community music programs is helpful but not required

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

No Audition Required for Admission

No audition required for program entry

Scholarship Audition

Students interested in scholarships must audition

Selection is based on performance, grades, and letters of recommendation

Contact: Communication & Fine Arts Division, Boswell Hall Room 144, (208) 769-3276

Scholarship Info

Scholarships available through audition

Selection based on performance, grades, and letters of recommendation

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,648

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,733

Before aid

Average net price

$10,575

After aid

Tuition · nic.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive music education covering theory, history, and performance

Four semesters of music theory and ear training (Harmony and Theory I-IV)

Individual instruction available in voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, percussion, and more

Four semesters of piano proficiency classes

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance ensembles including Cardinal Chorale, Chamber Singers, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Cardinal Voices, Chamber Orchestra, and Pep Band

Required ensemble participation each semester

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts degree designed to transfer to 4-year music programs

Strong foundation for students pursuing professional music careers

Updated Aug 27, 10:38 PM