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ASA Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Training

Complete the first two years of music-major study in a creative, supportive environment with individualized faculty instruction

The four-semester sequence includes music theory, sight singing and ear training, group piano, applied private lessons, and ensemble participation

Performance & Productions

Perform with the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Canticum Novum, or small ensembles

Applied students prepare for continuing musical development and perform in Music Convocation each semester

Facilities

Campus performance opportunities include Milliken Auditorium

NMC highlights collaboration opportunities with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen

Degree Flexibility

Earn an Associate in Science and Arts degree designed for transfer after completing standard first- and second-year music-major coursework

The 60-credit ASA includes general education that can qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

25%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,073

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$13,995

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,393

Before aid

Average net price

$6,231

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nmc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:59 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Complete the first two years of music-major study in a creative, supportive environment with individualized faculty instruction

The four-semester sequence includes music theory, sight singing and ear training, group piano, applied private lessons, and ensemble participation

Performance & Productions

Perform with the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Canticum Novum, or small ensembles

Applied students prepare for continuing musical development and perform in Music Convocation each semester

Facilities

Campus performance opportunities include Milliken Auditorium

NMC highlights collaboration opportunities with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen

Degree Flexibility

Earn an Associate in Science and Arts degree designed for transfer after completing standard first- and second-year music-major coursework

The 60-credit ASA includes general education that can qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement

Program Highlights

Training

Complete the first two years of music-major study in a creative, supportive environment with individualized faculty instruction

The four-semester sequence includes music theory, sight singing and ear training, group piano, applied private lessons, and ensemble participation

Performance & Productions

Perform with the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Canticum Novum, or small ensembles

Applied students prepare for continuing musical development and perform in Music Convocation each semester

Facilities

Campus performance opportunities include Milliken Auditorium

NMC highlights collaboration opportunities with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen

Degree Flexibility

Earn an Associate in Science and Arts degree designed for transfer after completing standard first- and second-year music-major coursework

The 60-credit ASA includes general education that can qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement

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Deadline

International Application Deadline — Fall EntryJun 15, 2027

Domestic Rolling Admission — Fall Entry

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Application Logistics

Apply through the NMC Admissions Portal

Degree and certificate applications are processed as received; NMC posts semester deadlines when they are established

Admission Pathway

The Music Theory Placement Test determines the starting course level

Students must demonstrate math competency through placement into MTH 111 or above

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

Open admission; no audition is required for program admission

Placement auditions are held after enrollment to determine appropriate course levels

Contact Jeffrey Cobb, Director of Music Programs, at jecobb@nmc.edu to arrange a placement audition

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

25%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,073

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$13,995

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,393

Before aid

Average net price

$6,231

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nmc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Complete the first two years of music-major study in a creative, supportive environment with individualized faculty instruction

The four-semester sequence includes music theory, sight singing and ear training, group piano, applied private lessons, and ensemble participation

Performance & Productions

Perform with the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Canticum Novum, or small ensembles

Applied students prepare for continuing musical development and perform in Music Convocation each semester

Facilities

Campus performance opportunities include Milliken Auditorium

NMC highlights collaboration opportunities with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen

Degree Flexibility

Earn an Associate in Science and Arts degree designed for transfer after completing standard first- and second-year music-major coursework

The 60-credit ASA includes general education that can qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement

Updated Aug 25, 10:59 PM