University of Utah
University of Utah

201 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Music - Music

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.

Students in the Extended Accelerator receive:

  • A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
  • Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
  • A full year’s worth of college credits
  • Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
  • Personalized English-language support specific to the classes they take

The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The U has a variety of emphasis areas for students to choose from:

  • Classical Guitar Performance
  • Instrumental Performance
  • Jazz Composition
  • Jazz Performance
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education: Choral
  • Music Education: Instrumental
  • Music History & Literature
  • Music Theory
  • Organ Performance
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Piano Performance
  • Vocal Performance

Prior to admission to the program, all students must audition on their major instrument or voice. Once admitted, they will take a variety of theoretical and practical courses: the music curriculum consists of courses in music theory, conducting, music history, large ensemble performance, chamber ensemble performance, keyboard, and private lessons. Through a combination of academic coursework, technical instruction, and hands-on training, students will graduate prepared to enter exciting careers in music and music instruction.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

4.5

Writing

4.5

Listening

4.5

Speaking

4.5

Reading

36

Writing

36

Listening

36

Speaking

36

Literacy

10

Conversation

10

Comprehension

10

Production

10

Program Intakes

Open date

June 26, 2025

Submission deadline

July 15, 2025

Open date

June 26, 2026

Submission deadline

July 15, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$12634 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$25278 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,400 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)
Books and Supplies Fee: $1,240 per year