Turn Up Your Roar with the Department of Music
Exceptional Opportunities
Idaho State University's music program is a renowned platform for musicians, leading to scholarships at prestigious music schools nationwide. Our successful alumni, now esteemed faculty members, inspire the next generation of musicians. Students actively engage in national and international festivals, workshops, and competitions, gaining valuable experience. They gain industry experience by creating and recording original works through City Creek Records, our record label. Beyond campus, our students enhance the local music scene through performances and outreach.
Thrive in ISU's Vibrant Music Community
- Build confidence through diverse performance experiences.
- Collaborate and connect with like-minded individuals.
- Engage in a rigorous music curriculum to develop talents and enrich your soul.
- Excel on your instrument or in vocal technique through dedicated practice and instruction.
- Explore the multifaceted aspects of music, including history, theory, performance, technology and production.
- Foster social opportunities and artistic partnerships.
- Gain a solid foundation for future graduate studies in music and/or a successful career in the music industry.
- Join a dynamic community of music students who share common goals and interests.
Creativity and Collaboration
Studying music at ISU means joining a vibrant musical community that fosters collaboration and support. The program offers exceptional educational opportunities, internationally renowned faculty, and a wide range of performance experiences.
The ISU Advantage
ISU's music department focuses on developing students and nurturing their professional aspirations. The program aims to develop students who are competitive and capable of securing scholarships at renowned music schools worldwide. The quality of education and the opportunities available at ISU enable young artists to make significant contributions to the field of music.
Ready to Roar with us?!
Why Study Music at ISU?
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Music
- Comprehensive liberal arts/science emphasis with music
- Prepares for private studio instruction, graduate programs in Theory, Musicology, Library Science, Music Therapy, electronic arts
Bachelor of Music Education
- Public school certification (K-12) in band, orchestra, and choir
Bachelor of Music Performance
- Prepares for graduate study, orchestra/band auditions, and university-level teaching
Bachelor of Music Performance in Commercial Music (NEW!!)
- Emphasis in classical and jazz applied studies, with audio/recording technology and composition components; create, produce, and record your own full album
Minor in Music
- Supplements any other ISU major with creative expression and self-motivation
Ensemble Participation
- Bands/choirs/orchestras are open to all ISU students, regardless of major/minor; continue to follow your passion for music WITH SCHOLARSHIPS!
Popular Career Options
- Accompanist
- Arts Administrator, Board Member, Manager
- Booking Agent
- Church Musician
- Composer, Lyricist
- Concert Management
- Copyist
- Copyright Lawyer
- Critic
- Community Arts
- Director
- Film/Music Editor
- Instrument Design/Marketing
- Instrument Maker, Repair
- Marketing
- Music Publishing, Retail
- Music Therapy
- Musicologist/Ethnomusicologist
- Museum Music Curator
- Notation Software Engineer
- Orchestra Conductor, Executive Director, Personnel Manager
- Orchestral Musician
- Performing Artist (Solo)
- Piano Tuner
- Producer
- Program Note Writer
- Radio D.J.
- Recording Artist/Agent, Recording Engineer, Sound Engineer
- Teacher/Professor
- Transcription Artist
- Venue Crew Manager/Operations