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Training

Comprehensive 30-34.5 unit program spanning performance, theory, composition, technology, and music business

Three-semester Theory and Musicianship sequence with ear training and harmonic analysis

Digital Music Production covers modern composition, MIDI recording, arranging, and mixing

Introduction to the Music Industry explores publishing, copyright, licensing, and artist management

Performance & Productions

Multiple ensemble options: Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pop Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Choir

Applied Music (MUS 88) offers private instruction on instrument or voice with juried performance evaluation

Piano proficiency developed through three-semester keyboard sequence

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,402

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,634

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,520

After aid

Index · butte.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:57 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive 30-34.5 unit program spanning performance, theory, composition, technology, and music business

Three-semester Theory and Musicianship sequence with ear training and harmonic analysis

Digital Music Production covers modern composition, MIDI recording, arranging, and mixing

Introduction to the Music Industry explores publishing, copyright, licensing, and artist management

Performance & Productions

Multiple ensemble options: Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pop Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Choir

Applied Music (MUS 88) offers private instruction on instrument or voice with juried performance evaluation

Piano proficiency developed through three-semester keyboard sequence

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive 30-34.5 unit program spanning performance, theory, composition, technology, and music business

Three-semester Theory and Musicianship sequence with ear training and harmonic analysis

Digital Music Production covers modern composition, MIDI recording, arranging, and mixing

Introduction to the Music Industry explores publishing, copyright, licensing, and artist management

Performance & Productions

Multiple ensemble options: Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pop Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Choir

Applied Music (MUS 88) offers private instruction on instrument or voice with juried performance evaluation

Piano proficiency developed through three-semester keyboard sequence

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Application Logistics

Apply via CCCApply (free, no application fee)

Open admission with rolling deadlines

Counseling and advising: (530) 895-2378

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

Open admission, no audition or interview required for program entry

Post-Enrollment

MUS 88 (Applied Music) requires an audition for private lesson placement

Ensemble courses (Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choir, etc.) require auditions for ensemble placement

These auditions are for course enrollment only, not for program admission

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,402

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,634

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,520

After aid

Index · butte.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive 30-34.5 unit program spanning performance, theory, composition, technology, and music business

Three-semester Theory and Musicianship sequence with ear training and harmonic analysis

Digital Music Production covers modern composition, MIDI recording, arranging, and mixing

Introduction to the Music Industry explores publishing, copyright, licensing, and artist management

Performance & Productions

Multiple ensemble options: Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pop Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Choir

Applied Music (MUS 88) offers private instruction on instrument or voice with juried performance evaluation

Piano proficiency developed through three-semester keyboard sequence

Updated Aug 27, 9:57 PM