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Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE

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AFA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

AFA Music develops traditional notation, aural dictation, keyboard competency, and applied performance skills.

The current curriculum includes primary and secondary applied music lessons plus instrumental or vocal ensemble participation across four semesters.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Collegiate Chorale, Cougar Rock Band, Fire in the Pan Swingers, Varsity Vocalise, and Western Nebraska Winds.

Professional Development

The 60-credit AFA is designed to prepare students for transfer and advanced music study at a four-year college or university.

School Info

Snapshot

36%

Grad Rate

893

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,900

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$17,868

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,474

After aid

Tuition Fees · wncc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:47 PM

Program Highlights

Training

AFA Music develops traditional notation, aural dictation, keyboard competency, and applied performance skills.

The current curriculum includes primary and secondary applied music lessons plus instrumental or vocal ensemble participation across four semesters.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Collegiate Chorale, Cougar Rock Band, Fire in the Pan Swingers, Varsity Vocalise, and Western Nebraska Winds.

Professional Development

The 60-credit AFA is designed to prepare students for transfer and advanced music study at a four-year college or university.

Program Highlights

Training

AFA Music develops traditional notation, aural dictation, keyboard competency, and applied performance skills.

The current curriculum includes primary and secondary applied music lessons plus instrumental or vocal ensemble participation across four semesters.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Collegiate Chorale, Cougar Rock Band, Fire in the Pan Swingers, Varsity Vocalise, and Western Nebraska Winds.

Professional Development

The 60-credit AFA is designed to prepare students for transfer and advanced music study at a four-year college or university.

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Official page · apply.wncc.edu

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.

Admissions Materials

Official high school or GED transcript

ACT or SAT scores, or completion of the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER placement test

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to WNCC through the school's direct application portal.

WNCC states that there is no application fee.

No separate program application portal, Acceptd page, or SlideRoom page is published for this program.

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.

Music Music Performance · wncc.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

WNCC does not publish a required admission audition or prescreen for the AFA Music program.

Program admission follows WNCC's general college application process.

Scholarship Info

Performing & Visual Arts Scholarships

WNCC's 2026 Performing & Visual Arts Preview Day stated that scholarships were available in all participating arts areas, whether students planned to major or participate.

The public registration page stated that audition details were sent after event registration.

WNCC has not published a fall 2027 performing-arts scholarship audition schedule.

School Info

Snapshot

36%

Grad Rate

893

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,900

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,500

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$17,868

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,474

After aid

Tuition Fees · wncc.edu College Scorecard

Training

AFA Music develops traditional notation, aural dictation, keyboard competency, and applied performance skills.

The current curriculum includes primary and secondary applied music lessons plus instrumental or vocal ensemble participation across four semesters.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Collegiate Chorale, Cougar Rock Band, Fire in the Pan Swingers, Varsity Vocalise, and Western Nebraska Winds.

Professional Development

The 60-credit AFA is designed to prepare students for transfer and advanced music study at a four-year college or university.

Updated Aug 27, 9:47 PM