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AA-T Music

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance coursework

Voice, vocal jazz, chamber singers, and choir coursework provide theatre-relevant vocal performance opportunities

Applied Music (MUS 0051) supports individualized study with juried performances and departmental recitals for declared music majors

Performance & Productions

Students gain experience through formal concerts, recitals, festivals, and department performance settings

Required ensemble and applied music coursework supports preparation for upper-division music study

Degree Flexibility

AA-T Music for Transfer prepares students to transfer into the CSU system for a BA in Music or a similar major

Students complete CSU-transferable units and Cal-GETC or CSU General Education Breadth requirements

School Info

Snapshot

42%

Grad Rate

14.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,448

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,198

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,594

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,245

After aid

Costs · sierracollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 1:54 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance coursework

Voice, vocal jazz, chamber singers, and choir coursework provide theatre-relevant vocal performance opportunities

Applied Music (MUS 0051) supports individualized study with juried performances and departmental recitals for declared music majors

Performance & Productions

Students gain experience through formal concerts, recitals, festivals, and department performance settings

Required ensemble and applied music coursework supports preparation for upper-division music study

Degree Flexibility

AA-T Music for Transfer prepares students to transfer into the CSU system for a BA in Music or a similar major

Students complete CSU-transferable units and Cal-GETC or CSU General Education Breadth requirements

Program Highlights

Training

Music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance coursework

Voice, vocal jazz, chamber singers, and choir coursework provide theatre-relevant vocal performance opportunities

Applied Music (MUS 0051) supports individualized study with juried performances and departmental recitals for declared music majors

Performance & Productions

Students gain experience through formal concerts, recitals, festivals, and department performance settings

Required ensemble and applied music coursework supports preparation for upper-division music study

Degree Flexibility

AA-T Music for Transfer prepares students to transfer into the CSU system for a BA in Music or a similar major

Students complete CSU-transferable units and Cal-GETC or CSU General Education Breadth requirements

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

International Fee

$200

Deadline

International Student ApplicationMay 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

How To Apply · sierracollege.edu International Students · sierracollege.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

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

Music · catalog.sierracollege.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Application deadline: May 1 (fall), October 15 (spring)

$200 non-refundable application processing fee

Apply through Sierra College International Student Application

Enrollment

Open admission — apply via OpenCCC (California Community Colleges application)

Rolling admissions with no application fee for domestic students

Fall and spring enrollment available

Contact

Music Department: (916) 660-8053

Email: music@sierracollege.edu

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

Open admission — no audition required for program entry

Ensemble courses (Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, etc.) require enrollment auditions during the first week of class

Applied Music (MUS 0051) requires a faculty audition and is limited to declared music majors

School Info

Snapshot

42%

Grad Rate

14.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,448

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,198

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,594

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,245

After aid

Costs · sierracollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance coursework

Voice, vocal jazz, chamber singers, and choir coursework provide theatre-relevant vocal performance opportunities

Applied Music (MUS 0051) supports individualized study with juried performances and departmental recitals for declared music majors

Performance & Productions

Students gain experience through formal concerts, recitals, festivals, and department performance settings

Required ensemble and applied music coursework supports preparation for upper-division music study

Degree Flexibility

AA-T Music for Transfer prepares students to transfer into the CSU system for a BA in Music or a similar major

Students complete CSU-transferable units and Cal-GETC or CSU General Education Breadth requirements

Updated Aug 27, 1:54 AM