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Saddleback College

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Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Cert. Vocal Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Certificate of Achievement preparing students for audition and transfer into a BA in Music (Vocal Studies) at a four-year institution

Builds upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate with advanced vocal training

Performance & Productions

Chamber Singers — highly select ensemble of music majors dedicated to excellent choral performance

Community Chorale — diverse intergenerational ensemble

Applied Music (MUS 50) offers 1-on-1 vocal lessons with professional faculty

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,860

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,038

Before aid

Average net price

$4,152

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · saddleback.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 12:14 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Certificate of Achievement preparing students for audition and transfer into a BA in Music (Vocal Studies) at a four-year institution

Builds upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate with advanced vocal training

Performance & Productions

Chamber Singers — highly select ensemble of music majors dedicated to excellent choral performance

Community Chorale — diverse intergenerational ensemble

Applied Music (MUS 50) offers 1-on-1 vocal lessons with professional faculty

Program Highlights

Training

Certificate of Achievement preparing students for audition and transfer into a BA in Music (Vocal Studies) at a four-year institution

Builds upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate with advanced vocal training

Performance & Productions

Chamber Singers — highly select ensemble of music majors dedicated to excellent choral performance

Community Chorale — diverse intergenerational ensemble

Applied Music (MUS 50) offers 1-on-1 vocal lessons with professional faculty

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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opencccapply.net School Website

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Jul 31, 2026

Deadline

Spring 2027 International Students (Outside U.S.)Spring 2027 International Students (Inside U.S.)Jan 2, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Important Dates Deadlines · saddleback.edu

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Auditions · saddleback.edu

Post-Enrollment 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.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Songs

Vocal Audition

Perform a selection demonstrating college-level vocal performance skills

Must show proficiency in phrasing, intonation, tone, reading, and musical interpretation

Repertoire should represent vocal music genres appropriate to your area of study

Auditions · saddleback.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Saddleback College via CCCApply (free, online)

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

After enrolling, audition separately for Applied Music courses

Admission Pathway

Certificate is part of stackable certificates built upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate

Also fulfills a portion of the requirements for the Music AA and ADT

What's The Process

Audition Process

Students must pass an audition after enrolling at Saddleback College to enter Applied Music (MUS 50) and select vocal courses (MUS 32, 33, 34, 35)

This is not an admission audition — enroll at the college first, then audition for performance courses

Online: Submit audition form with YouTube video link by August 27, 2026

In-person: August 20, 2026 at 3 PM in FA 101

Audition Expectations

Demonstrate college-level performance skills including phrasing, intonation, tone, reading, and musical interpretation of vocal music genres

Contact

Auditions: gkouritas@saddleback.edu (Dr. Georgios Kouritas)

Vocal Music Program: belliott14@saddleback.edu (Dr. Brandon Elliott)

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,860

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,038

Before aid

Average net price

$4,152

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · saddleback.edu College Scorecard

Training

Certificate of Achievement preparing students for audition and transfer into a BA in Music (Vocal Studies) at a four-year institution

Builds upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate with advanced vocal training

Performance & Productions

Chamber Singers — highly select ensemble of music majors dedicated to excellent choral performance

Community Chorale — diverse intergenerational ensemble

Applied Music (MUS 50) offers 1-on-1 vocal lessons with professional faculty

Updated Sep 8, 12:14 AM