Music Major Status
BYU-Idaho Department of Music has an open enrollment policy for all freshmen and transfer students desiring to pursue a degree in music. All are initially considered "Prospective Music Majors." Admission as a "Music Major" and clearance for subsequent courses is contingent on a Department of Music review of the student's abilities and grades in the following areas: Music 196 (Music Theory 1), Music 194 (Aural Skills 1), Music 149A or B (Music Explorations), Music 118 (Piano Proficiency), Music 155 or 160 (Applied Music), and ensemble participation. The number of sophomores admitted each year as "Music Majors" is limited by course and faculty resources. Students will be notified by June 1 of their music major status for the following fall semester. Transfer students are subject to the same review as all freshmen.