Columbia College Music Program

1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
803.786.3810
Admissions@columbiasc.edu

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Upcoming productions

Upcoming student productions at Columbia College
Show	Dates	School
2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival	10/2/2026 – 10/3/2026	Columbia College Columbia
The Rimers of Eldritch	11/13/2026 – 11/21/2026	Columbia College Columbia

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music with Vocal, Keyboard, and Instrumental Concentrations
Minor in Music

About the program

The BA in Music is an exciting and comprehensive program that provides extensive instruction in technical music skills and interpretive and creative approaches to music within the context of a broad liberal arts curriculum. Musical skills are developed through studio instruction, ensemble participation, solo performance, study of supporting music courses, and a final capstone experience. The Music Program’s central goals for students include developing competence and leadership in the major area of study and preparing students for a variety of careers in the field of music and for entry into graduate programs.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate is around 91%

Faculty

Dr. Diana Amos
Aletha Jacobs

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Continues INSIDE/OUT Series And Unveils Columbia College Chicago Residency

by A.A. Cristi, January 9, 2026

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre will continue its Inside/Out performance series in early 2026 and will serve as company-in-residence at Columbia College Chicago’s Dance Center for its Spring Concert Series.

American Youth Chamber Orchestra to Bring Band & Orchestra Clinics to Chicago Schools

by A.A. Cristi, July 16, 2026

The American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) will offer band and orchestra clinics to Chicago-area public and private schools, with sessions covering musicianship, sectionals, and collaborative skills, plus optional auditions for its Chamber Music Program.

Chicago Chamber Music Program to Open Scholarship Applications for Ages 7-18

by Chloe Rabinowitz, May 28, 2026

The American Youth Chamber Orchestra in Chicago is accepting applications for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for its 2026-27 chamber music program, open to musicians ages 7-18.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Columbia College
Show	Dates	Theater
Don Juan Comes Back from the War	4/13/2011 – 4/23/2011	Columbia College
Bernarda Alba	2/19/2011 – 3/3/2011	Columbia College