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Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

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AA Music

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Training

•Complete music theory, aural skills, sight-reading, piano, music literature, and private study on a principal instrument

•Personalized preparation for transfer into Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and related baccalaureate programs

Performance & Productions

•Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, and Concert Choir perform at least once each semester

•Ensembles welcome students from all concentrations

Degree Flexibility

•Transfer preparation supports performance, music education, composition, music industry, music therapy, theory, and musicology pathways

School Info

Snapshot

32%

Grad Rate

14K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,412

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,525

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Complete music theory, aural skills, sight-reading, piano, music literature, and private study on a principal instrument

•Personalized preparation for transfer into Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and related baccalaureate programs

Performance & Productions

•Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, and Concert Choir perform at least once each semester

•Ensembles welcome students from all concentrations

Degree Flexibility

•Transfer preparation supports performance, music education, composition, music industry, music therapy, theory, and musicology pathways

Program Highlights

Training

•Complete music theory, aural skills, sight-reading, piano, music literature, and private study on a principal instrument

•Personalized preparation for transfer into Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and related baccalaureate programs

Performance & Productions

•Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, and Concert Choir perform at least once each semester

•Ensembles welcome students from all concentrations

Degree Flexibility

•Transfer preparation supports performance, music education, composition, music industry, music therapy, theory, and musicology pathways

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply through ApplyTexas and complete the Northwest Vista College enrollment steps

•The college application is free

Enrollment

•Music is an Associate of Arts transfer program

•Students complete theory, aural skills, piano, literature, ensembles, and private study on a principal instrument

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

•Northwest Vista College has open-door admission and publishes no entrance audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview for the Music AA

•Ensemble participation and applied-study placement occur after enrollment

School Info

Snapshot

32%

Grad Rate

14K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,412

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,525

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Complete music theory, aural skills, sight-reading, piano, music literature, and private study on a principal instrument

•Personalized preparation for transfer into Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and related baccalaureate programs

Performance & Productions

•Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, and Concert Choir perform at least once each semester

•Ensembles welcome students from all concentrations

Degree Flexibility

•Transfer preparation supports performance, music education, composition, music industry, music therapy, theory, and musicology pathways

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