You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. Some schools require a personal interview. If you are entering a general music program with a concentration in music history, you may have to play an instrument or sing in an audition.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Band
• Orchestra
• Instrumental Ensembles
• Chorus
• Music Theory
• Music History and Appreciation
• World History