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Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Degree Flexibility

Two-year transfer-oriented Associate of Arts in Music

Fulfills first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music

65 credit hours — Ohio Transfer 36 compliant for transfer to any Ohio public institution

Training & Productions

Solo recital required before graduation

Concert Band, Choral Ensembles, Jazz, and Classical Guitar performing groups

Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and all orchestral instruments

Group instruction in piano and guitar

School Info

Snapshot

41%

Grad Rate

13.3K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,675

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,556

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,992

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Degree Flexibility

Two-year transfer-oriented Associate of Arts in Music

Fulfills first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music

65 credit hours — Ohio Transfer 36 compliant for transfer to any Ohio public institution

Training & Productions

Solo recital required before graduation

Concert Band, Choral Ensembles, Jazz, and Classical Guitar performing groups

Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and all orchestral instruments

Group instruction in piano and guitar

Program Highlights

Degree Flexibility

Two-year transfer-oriented Associate of Arts in Music

Fulfills first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music

65 credit hours — Ohio Transfer 36 compliant for transfer to any Ohio public institution

Training & Productions

Solo recital required before graduation

Concert Band, Choral Ensembles, Jazz, and Classical Guitar performing groups

Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and all orchestral instruments

Group instruction in piano and guitar

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.sinclair.edu

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 List

Prepare two contrasting selections or one concerto movement with contrasting styles on your instrument, including voice

Pianists, vocalists, and guitarists are asked to perform selections by memory

Choose repertoire with your current teacher or from Sinclair's representative first-year repertoire list

Auditions And Scholarships · sinclair.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Open-admission institution — apply at apply.sinclair.edu

Transfer Pathway

Sinclair describes Music MUS.S.AA as an Associate of Arts for students transferring to a four-year institution for music education, music performance, or another baccalaureate music program. The curriculum fulfills the first two years of a bachelor of music and includes Ohio Transfer 36/OTM coursework that transfers to Ohio public institutions.

Mus S Aa · sinclair.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

After applying to Sinclair, meet with Academic Advisor to schedule audition

Brief theory and aural skills assessment administered during audition

High school students may audition during the spring scholarship auditions

Contact: sheri.fazzari@sinclair.edu or 937-512-4580

Fall Audition

Held in August before start of Fall Semester

Scheduled through your Academic Advisor

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Music Department awards many tuition scholarships each year

Separate spring auditions for high school seniors

Current Sinclair music students audition in April for the following year

School Info

Snapshot

41%

Grad Rate

13.3K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,675

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,556

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,992

After aid

College Scorecard

Degree Flexibility

Two-year transfer-oriented Associate of Arts in Music

Fulfills first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music

65 credit hours — Ohio Transfer 36 compliant for transfer to any Ohio public institution

Training & Productions

Solo recital required before graduation

Concert Band, Choral Ensembles, Jazz, and Classical Guitar performing groups

Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and all orchestral instruments

Group instruction in piano and guitar

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM