BA Applied Music at University of Idaho

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary major is designed for students pursuing careers in music and another field. While we offer degrees in performance, composition and education, this broad liberal arts degree is built to be paired with your other interests. As an applied music major, you’ll develop your skills by creating, analyzing and listening to music. Intensive courses in theory, history and performance will help you refine your musical talent, while courses outside of music build a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Lionel Hampton School of Music | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include MUSA 1450 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors; MUSA 1460 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors; MUSA 2080 Musical Conversation and Improvisation; MUSA 4900 Half Recital; MUSC 1390 Aural Skills I; MUSC 1400 Aural Skills II.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Musicians and Singers; Audio and Video Technicians; Elementary School Teachers; Music Directors and Composers; Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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