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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Music

Instrumental Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

BA Music is NASM-accredited

Instrumental studies is one of USCA's published music concentrations

Training

Faculty expertise includes clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, low brass, percussion, saxophone, strings, trumpet, and related instrumental areas

Curriculum includes ensemble participation, applied instruction, chamber music, repertoire study, and pedagogy

Study Abroad

Music majors may study in Orvieto, Italy, Aiken's sister city

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.99

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,760

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,218

Before aid

Average net price

$11,641

After aid

Tuition And Fees · usca.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music is NASM-accredited

Instrumental studies is one of USCA's published music concentrations

Training

Faculty expertise includes clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, low brass, percussion, saxophone, strings, trumpet, and related instrumental areas

Curriculum includes ensemble participation, applied instruction, chamber music, repertoire study, and pedagogy

Study Abroad

Music majors may study in Orvieto, Italy, Aiken's sister city

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music is NASM-accredited

Instrumental studies is one of USCA's published music concentrations

Training

Faculty expertise includes clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, low brass, percussion, saxophone, strings, trumpet, and related instrumental areas

Curriculum includes ensemble participation, applied instruction, chamber music, repertoire study, and pedagogy

Study Abroad

Music majors may study in Orvieto, Italy, Aiken's sister city

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$45

Deadline

Academic scholarship priority deadlineDec 1, 2026

Academic scholarship regular deadlineMar 15, 2027

Freshman · usca.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or the USCA website

No separate program application is required for admission to the music major

Admission Pathway

120-credit BA Music concentration in Instrumental Studies

Major map includes wind ensemble, applied instrumental study, chamber music, independent study in repertoire and pedagogy, and music electives

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the music major is through the university application; the music audition is for scholarship consideration only

USCA Music schedules prospective students for in-person campus audition slots with the scholarship committee

Students may also request a private lesson or the USC Aiken Music guide from the program page

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are available for prospective students

Scholarship consideration is based on the optional in-person music audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.99

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,760

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,218

Before aid

Average net price

$11,641

After aid

Tuition And Fees · usca.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Music is NASM-accredited

Instrumental studies is one of USCA's published music concentrations

Training

Faculty expertise includes clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, low brass, percussion, saxophone, strings, trumpet, and related instrumental areas

Curriculum includes ensemble participation, applied instruction, chamber music, repertoire study, and pedagogy

Study Abroad

Music majors may study in Orvieto, Italy, Aiken's sister city

Updated 6d ago