Music

Eastern Arizona’s instrumental and choral programs draw talented, passionate students. We have some of the finest musical groups in Arizona, including the state’s only community college marching band.

You can march as a freshman — and it’s just one of the many groups you can perform in right away! Our music program offers an instrumental, piano, and vocal emphasis. In addition to private instruction, you must also enroll in a minimum of one ensemble per semester. Along with marching band, you can choose from choir as well as orchestra.

During a campus visit you can attend a concert, meet  instructors, and learn why EA’s music department is highly regarded.

Ensemble Auditions     Ensembles

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Easy Transfer Options

EA’s Associate of Arts in Music meets the requirements for the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s program at Arizona’s public, and many other, universities. You can transfer with junior status after building a strong academic foundation in small classes offered at an extremely affordable tuition cost. You are encouraged to work closely with an academic adviser and consult the official transfer guide to ensure you are on the correct course to maximize course transferability.

Scholarship Opportunities

Eastern Arizona College’s Music Program offers scholarship opportunities to support students. Making their educational journey more affordable. Audition-based and merit-driven awards recognize your skills and commitment while providing financial assistance toward your studies.

Explore how you can invest in your future with music at EA!

General Scholarship Auditions

Showcase your talent and earn financial support for your musical studies at Eastern Arizona College! Our music scholarship auditions invite aspiring musicians to perform prepared pieces and demonstrate skills for consideration of departmental awards.

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Bachelor of Music Education Scholarship

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education at Eastern Arizona College can apply for a dedicated Arizona Teacher’s Academy Scholarship. This can significantly reduce tuition costs as you train with expert faculty and prepare for a rewarding career teaching music in primary and secondary schools.

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Music Career Paths
  • Educator
  • Performer
  • Session Musician
  • Sound Engineer
  • Music Therapist
  • Composer
  • Event Production
Music
Select Average Salary Statistics*
*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$30/hr
Musician
$61,000
High School Music Teacher
$60,000
Sound Engineer
$49,000
Music Directors / Composers

Program Details

Average Program Length
Location(s)
Bachelor of Music Education
4 Years
Thatcher
Bachelor of Music Education- Choral Emphasis
4 Years
Thatcher
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
4 Years
Thatcher
Music Associate of Arts (AA)
Strings Emphasis
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
Music Associate of Arts (AA)
Piano Emphasis
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
Music Associate of Arts (AA)
Instrumental Emphasis
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
Music Associate of Arts (AA)
Vocal Emphasis
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
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