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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The Music Major builds musicianship through in-depth study of music and its place in culture

Students gain professional knowledge connected to music, audio production, and the broader music industry

Performance & Productions

Students may participate in opera and musical theatre productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Singers, Camerata, Sinfonia, String Quartet, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Pep Band

Professional Development

Students have access to Caldwell Fine Arts and the Langroise Trio, with internship and professional performance exposure

Advanced students have successfully auditioned for Boise Philharmonic internships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

49%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,460

Before aid

Average net price

$19,481

After aid

Cost · collegeofidaho.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The Music Major builds musicianship through in-depth study of music and its place in culture

Students gain professional knowledge connected to music, audio production, and the broader music industry

Performance & Productions

Students may participate in opera and musical theatre productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Singers, Camerata, Sinfonia, String Quartet, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Pep Band

Professional Development

Students have access to Caldwell Fine Arts and the Langroise Trio, with internship and professional performance exposure

Advanced students have successfully auditioned for Boise Philharmonic internships

Program Highlights

Training

The Music Major builds musicianship through in-depth study of music and its place in culture

Students gain professional knowledge connected to music, audio production, and the broader music industry

Performance & Productions

Students may participate in opera and musical theatre productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Singers, Camerata, Sinfonia, String Quartet, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Pep Band

Professional Development

Students have access to Caldwell Fine Arts and the Langroise Trio, with internship and professional performance exposure

Advanced students have successfully auditioned for Boise Philharmonic internships

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Early Action INov 15, 2025

Early Action IIJan 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

Two Contrasting Vocal Selections

Prepare two songs of contrasting styles, tempos, or languages that demonstrate your current abilities

Both selections may be sung in English

One selection may be from jazz, folk, or musical theatre

A brief sight-singing or aural-recall excerpt may be requested

Accompaniment

An accompanist is provided; bring a copy of the music for the accompanist

Additional Materials

Questionnaire

Questionnaire response: describe your musical training background, vocal and/or instrumental

Questionnaire response: list notable solo literature you have studied

Questionnaire response: list teachers or instructors familiar with your musical abilities

Repertoire List

Wind and brass: prepare three chromatically adjacent major scales over at least two octaves, an ascending chromatic scale over at least two octaves, and lyrical and technical solo material

Percussion: prepare major scales, snare drum and timpani solo material, and two- and four-mallet repertoire; drum set styles may be added as a bonus

Strings: prepare two contrasting pieces or movements totaling no more than ten minutes; a full-range major scale may also be requested

Piano: prepare two contrasting solo pieces from the standard repertoire

Auditions · collegeofidaho.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App, Apply Idaho if eligible, or The College of Idaho application

Complete the Music Scholarship Application & Audition Form only if seeking talent scholarship consideration

Admission Pathway

Program admission follows university admission; the music audition is optional and used for talent scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

The music audition is for talent scholarship consideration and is open to students in all degree programs

Incoming students may audition during an on-campus personal visit, the Kathryn Albertson Scholarship Competition, or a scheduled audition day

In-person auditions are held at the Langroise Center for the Performing & Fine Arts; the scholarship form also offers virtual auditions

Audition Expectations

Faculty evaluate preparation, tone quality, stage presence, musicianship, growth potential, and department needs

Instrument-specific preparation is published for wind and brass, percussion, voice, strings, and piano

Contact

Contact performingarts@collegeofidaho.edu if you cannot attend the published dates

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Music talent scholarships are available through an optional audition and are open to students in all degree programs

Scholarship consideration is based on preparation, performance, potential for musical growth, and department instrumental or vocal needs

The next scholarship audition schedule has not yet been published

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

49%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,460

Before aid

Average net price

$19,481

After aid

Cost · collegeofidaho.edu College Scorecard

Training

The Music Major builds musicianship through in-depth study of music and its place in culture

Students gain professional knowledge connected to music, audio production, and the broader music industry

Performance & Productions

Students may participate in opera and musical theatre productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Singers, Camerata, Sinfonia, String Quartet, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Pep Band

Professional Development

Students have access to Caldwell Fine Arts and the Langroise Trio, with internship and professional performance exposure

Advanced students have successfully auditioned for Boise Philharmonic internships

Updated 5d ago