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Instrumental Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Performance & Productions

Perform in Concert Band, Show Band & Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other instrumental groups

Instrumental ensembles include up to 80 students and perform locally and nationally

Private lessons with professional instructors support individual growth

Value

AA Music is designed for university transfer

Instrumental training builds musicianship, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across majors

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,994

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,884

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,490

Before aid

Average net price

$15,724

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · butlercc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 3:56 PM

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Perform in Concert Band, Show Band & Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other instrumental groups

Instrumental ensembles include up to 80 students and perform locally and nationally

Private lessons with professional instructors support individual growth

Value

AA Music is designed for university transfer

Instrumental training builds musicianship, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across majors

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Perform in Concert Band, Show Band & Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other instrumental groups

Instrumental ensembles include up to 80 students and perform locally and nationally

Private lessons with professional instructors support individual growth

Value

AA Music is designed for university transfer

Instrumental training builds musicianship, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Instrumental Music Scholarship Audition

Nov 13, 2026Dec 4, 2026Feb 12, 2027Mar 3, 2027Apr 23, 2027

Music · butlercc.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Letters of Recommendation

Required: a letter of recommendation from a high school music instructor or private teacher is due at the audition; phone calls are accepted

Repertoire List

Required: brass and woodwinds prepare a chromatic scale across the instrument range, plus one lyrical and one technical excerpt; approximately 3 min total

Percussion/drumline: drumline excerpt when applicable, plus student-choice excerpts on any two of snare drum, mallets, or timpani

Strings: violin prepares one 3-octave scale and 2 min solo; viola, cello, and bass prepare one 2-octave scale and 2 min solo

Jazz ensembles: jazz etude or transcribed solo; optional improvisation on B-flat blues

Music · butlercc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Enrollment

Free application via Butler CC website

Rolling admission with multiple semester start dates

Scholarship Registration

Scholarships cover in-state tuition and books for full-time students

Eligible applicants must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA in their most recent full-time 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

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission (open enrollment)

Optional instrumental music scholarship audition for in-state tuition and books

Upcoming 2026-2027 audition dates: Friday, November 13, 2026; Friday, December 4, 2026; Friday, February 12, 2027; Wednesday, March 3, 2027; Friday, April 23, 2027

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions receive priority

Virtual auditions may be submitted using Butler's published requirements

Students who register for an in-person audition receive a schedule approximately one week before the audition date

Plan to keep the full day open for the audition and interview process

Contact

Instrumentalmusic@butlercc.edu

Scholarship Info

Instrumental Music Scholarships

In-state tuition and books for full-time students

Priority is given to students who audition in person

Eligible applicants must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA in their most recent full-time semester

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,994

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,884

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,490

Before aid

Average net price

$15,724

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · butlercc.edu College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

Perform in Concert Band, Show Band & Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other instrumental groups

Instrumental ensembles include up to 80 students and perform locally and nationally

Private lessons with professional instructors support individual growth

Value

AA Music is designed for university transfer

Instrumental training builds musicianship, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across majors

Updated Sep 9, 3:56 PM