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Bakersfield College

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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AA-T Music

Classical Instrumental Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

Classical Instrumental Studies path within the Music AA-T

Individual Applied Music instruction on a primary instrument across 4 semesters

Placement audition includes a prepared solo or étude on the primary instrument, a sight-reading demonstration, and a music theory placement exam

Performance & Productions

Major Ensemble options (any combination of 4 credits) include College Choir, Concert Band, College Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combos

Applied Music recital class supports frequent collaborative performance

Degree Flexibility

AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system in a similar major

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

17.3K

Earnings

$37K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,380

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,250

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,262

Before aid

Average net price

$14,621

After aid

Important Information · bakersfieldcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 16, 1:47 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Classical Instrumental Studies path within the Music AA-T

Individual Applied Music instruction on a primary instrument across 4 semesters

Placement audition includes a prepared solo or étude on the primary instrument, a sight-reading demonstration, and a music theory placement exam

Performance & Productions

Major Ensemble options (any combination of 4 credits) include College Choir, Concert Band, College Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combos

Applied Music recital class supports frequent collaborative performance

Degree Flexibility

AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system in a similar major

Program Highlights

Training

Classical Instrumental Studies path within the Music AA-T

Individual Applied Music instruction on a primary instrument across 4 semesters

Placement audition includes a prepared solo or étude on the primary instrument, a sight-reading demonstration, and a music theory placement exam

Performance & Productions

Major Ensemble options (any combination of 4 credits) include College Choir, Concert Band, College Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combos

Applied Music recital class supports frequent collaborative performance

Degree Flexibility

AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system in a similar major

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Cccapply · ssb-prod.ec.kccd.edu

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Audition

Fall 2026 Applied Music auditionFeb 28, 2026

Auditions · bakersfieldcollege.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Repertoire List

Prepare one solo or etude on your primary instrument

Sheet Music

Submit accompaniment parts at least one week in advance if using staff pianist

Auditions · bakersfieldcollege.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Bakersfield College via CCCApply

Submit the Applied Music Interest Form on the music auditions page to schedule the Applied Music audition

The published Fall 2026 Applied Music audition date has passed; no Fall 2027 Applied Music audition dates were posted in the July 2026 source snapshot

Enrollment

Applied Music (MUSC B7) is required for the Music AA-T and must be passed for 4 semesters

Admitted Applied Music students enroll in an ensemble plus the appropriate music theory and ear-training course each semester

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Post-Enrollment Audition

Bakersfield College is open enrollment; students enroll first, then audition for Applied Music (MUSC B7)

Instrumental auditions include a prepared solo or etude, sight-reading, and a music theory placement exam

Fall-start auditions usually occur twice, in April and again in August just before the fall semester begins

Current page lists Saturday, February 28 for Fall 2026 entry; no future dates are posted

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

17.3K

Earnings

$37K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,380

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,250

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,262

Before aid

Average net price

$14,621

After aid

Important Information · bakersfieldcollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Classical Instrumental Studies path within the Music AA-T

Individual Applied Music instruction on a primary instrument across 4 semesters

Placement audition includes a prepared solo or étude on the primary instrument, a sight-reading demonstration, and a music theory placement exam

Performance & Productions

Major Ensemble options (any combination of 4 credits) include College Choir, Concert Band, College Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combos

Applied Music recital class supports frequent collaborative performance

Degree Flexibility

AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system in a similar major

Updated Sep 16, 1:47 PM

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