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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Instrumental Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer Out

Program Recognition

Annual festival hosted by CBC since 1972

Includes clinics and concerts with nationally known musicians

Performance Groups

Concert Band (non-auditioned, open to students and community)

Jazz Ensemble (auditioned traditional jazz band with active touring and recording schedule)

Orchestra (non-auditioned community orchestra with chamber music program)

Small Combo Groups (weekly sessions focused on jazz improvisation)

Degree Flexibility

AA-DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) designed for seamless transfer to 4-year BA/BS programs

Meets requirements for first two years of a BA or BS in Music

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

4.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,234

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,377

Before aid

Average net price

$8,317

After aid

Tuition Affordability · columbiabasin.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:43 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Annual festival hosted by CBC since 1972

Includes clinics and concerts with nationally known musicians

Performance Groups

Concert Band (non-auditioned, open to students and community)

Jazz Ensemble (auditioned traditional jazz band with active touring and recording schedule)

Orchestra (non-auditioned community orchestra with chamber music program)

Small Combo Groups (weekly sessions focused on jazz improvisation)

Degree Flexibility

AA-DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) designed for seamless transfer to 4-year BA/BS programs

Meets requirements for first two years of a BA or BS in Music

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Annual festival hosted by CBC since 1972

Includes clinics and concerts with nationally known musicians

Performance Groups

Concert Band (non-auditioned, open to students and community)

Jazz Ensemble (auditioned traditional jazz band with active touring and recording schedule)

Orchestra (non-auditioned community orchestra with chamber music program)

Small Combo Groups (weekly sessions focused on jazz improvisation)

Degree Flexibility

AA-DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) designed for seamless transfer to 4-year BA/BS programs

Meets requirements for first two years of a BA or BS in Music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Winter 2027 Application PriorityDec 6, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

New Student · columbiabasin.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply free via the WA CTC system at apply.ctc.edu

No separate arts application or portfolio required

Enrollment

Rolling admissions with priority deadlines per quarter

Open to all students regardless of prior instrumental experience

Transfer

Meets requirements for first two years of a BA or BS in Music at most institutions

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

No Audition Required for Admission

Open enrollment community college with no admission audition

Auditions exist only for Jazz Ensemble and scholarships

Scholarship Audition

Faculty audition required for instrumental scholarship consideration

Must declare intent to major in music and participate in an ensemble

Complete CBC Foundation scholarship application

Jazz Ensemble Audition

Attend first rehearsal on first day of fall quarter

Prepared excerpt available one week prior (contact Dr. Collin Wilson)

Sax/trumpet/trombone: prepared excerpt, prepared piece of choice, sight reading, optional improvisation

Rhythm section: demonstrate comping in multiple styles, sight reading, prepared excerpt, improvisation required

Scholarship Info

Instrumental Scholarships

Two scholarships per year for band instrument emphasis

Covers tuition and fees for one year (three continuous quarters)

Requires faculty audition, declared music major intent, and ensemble participation

Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment (12+ credits)

Talent Grants

Additional openings in instrumental ensembles that offer talent grant scholarships

Contact music department faculty for availability

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

4.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,234

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,377

Before aid

Average net price

$8,317

After aid

Tuition Affordability · columbiabasin.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Annual festival hosted by CBC since 1972

Includes clinics and concerts with nationally known musicians

Performance Groups

Concert Band (non-auditioned, open to students and community)

Jazz Ensemble (auditioned traditional jazz band with active touring and recording schedule)

Orchestra (non-auditioned community orchestra with chamber music program)

Small Combo Groups (weekly sessions focused on jazz improvisation)

Degree Flexibility

AA-DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) designed for seamless transfer to 4-year BA/BS programs

Meets requirements for first two years of a BA or BS in Music

Updated Aug 25, 10:43 PM