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University of South Carolina Aiken

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

Instrumental Studies

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

Instrumental Studies

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

Piano Studies

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BA Music

Vocal Studies

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BA Music

Choral Cert

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BA Music

Instrumental Cert

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BA Music

No Concentration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Minor Music

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Minor Theatre

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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

3.99

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

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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

University AppApplication

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Fee

$45

Deadline

Academic scholarship priority deadlineDec 1, 2026

Academic scholarship regular deadlineMar 15, 2027

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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

Transfer Pathway

USC Aiken evaluates prior college courses for equivalency and whether approved credit applies to Instrumental Studies. At least 18 music program-requirement credits must be completed at USC Aiken.

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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

3.99

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

Official source 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 1d ago