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SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady, NY

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AS Performing Arts: Music

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AS Performing Arts: Music

Bowed Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Piano

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Bowed Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Piano

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Classical Guitar

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Electric Bass Guitar

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Electric/Pick Style Guitar

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Organ

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Percussion/Drum Set

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AS Performing Arts: Music

Voice

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Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•Member of the New York State Association of College Music Programs

Training

•Bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano students prepare for solo and ensemble work in the AS music transfer curriculum

•Transfer-focused AS curriculum in performance, musicianship, theory, and music history

•Electives support transfer goals in music education, performance, jazz studies, music therapy, theory/composition, and related fields

Facilities

•State-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, digital classrooms, and labs

Degree Flexibility

•Articulation agreements with numerous four-year music schools and conservatories

•Graduates regularly continue into four-year music schools, including a recent transfer to Eastman School of Music

School Info

Snapshot

32%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$41K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,918

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,974

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$8,947

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•Member of the New York State Association of College Music Programs

Training

•Bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano students prepare for solo and ensemble work in the AS music transfer curriculum

•Transfer-focused AS curriculum in performance, musicianship, theory, and music history

•Electives support transfer goals in music education, performance, jazz studies, music therapy, theory/composition, and related fields

Facilities

•State-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, digital classrooms, and labs

Degree Flexibility

•Articulation agreements with numerous four-year music schools and conservatories

•Graduates regularly continue into four-year music schools, including a recent transfer to Eastman School of Music

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•Member of the New York State Association of College Music Programs

Training

•Bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano students prepare for solo and ensemble work in the AS music transfer curriculum

•Transfer-focused AS curriculum in performance, musicianship, theory, and music history

•Electives support transfer goals in music education, performance, jazz studies, music therapy, theory/composition, and related fields

Facilities

•State-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, digital classrooms, and labs

Degree Flexibility

•Articulation agreements with numerous four-year music schools and conservatories

•Graduates regularly continue into four-year music schools, including a recent transfer to Eastman School of Music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Music Placement AuditionAug 3, 2026

Last chance for Fall 2026 admissionAug 4, 2026

Sources

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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

•Two contrasting selections from standard etude and/or solo repertoire

•One selection may be a jazz standard

•Selections should show rhythmic understanding, technical ability, and musicality

Scales & Technique

•All major scales, two octaves or range of the instrument preferred

•Pianists should play scales with both hands

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply for free through SUNY Schenectady Office of Admissions

•After applying, schedule a music placement audition directly with the School of Music

•Rolling admission at the college level; the School of Music lists specific audition dates

Admission Pathway

•Students are initially accepted into the Music Certificate program

•Based on interest, career goals, and the placement audition, students may be accepted into AS Performing Arts: Music

•Students who do not feel ready for an audition may start with certificate classes or work individually with faculty

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

•Apply to SUNY Schenectady through the Office of Admissions first

•Schedule a music placement audition directly with the School of Music

•Contact: 518-381-1231 ext. 2 or schoolofmusic@sunysccc.edu

Audition Expectations

•Prepared performance on instrument

•Sight reading on instrument

•Ear training: pitch matching, sing backs, identifying melodic intervals and triads

•Sight singing and rhythmic sight reading for non-vocalists

•Basic music reading skills and understanding of music theory expected

•Recommended resource: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory

School Info

Snapshot

32%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$41K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,918

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,974

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$8,947

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited School of Music

•Member of the New York State Association of College Music Programs

Training

•Bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano students prepare for solo and ensemble work in the AS music transfer curriculum

•Transfer-focused AS curriculum in performance, musicianship, theory, and music history

•Electives support transfer goals in music education, performance, jazz studies, music therapy, theory/composition, and related fields

Facilities

•State-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, digital classrooms, and labs

Degree Flexibility

•Articulation agreements with numerous four-year music schools and conservatories

•Graduates regularly continue into four-year music schools, including a recent transfer to Eastman School of Music

Updated 3d ago

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