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Admissions

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Training

Dr. Bradley Bolick serves as instrumental applied instructor and teaches Music Literature for music majors

Steve Hart directs bands, with additional applied instruction available in guitar and percussion

Comprehensive theory, ear training, sight-singing, and music literature sequence

Applied Music Specialization repeats each semester for instrumental study

60-credit-hour transfer degree (33 pathway hours + 27 core hours)

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Ensemble perform at least two concerts annually plus college and community events

Instrumental ensemble membership is open with previous band experience or director approval

Applied Music instruction available in piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

2.3K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,570

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,720

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,915

Before aid

Average net price

$7,577

After aid

Netpricecalc · hillcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:04 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Dr. Bradley Bolick serves as instrumental applied instructor and teaches Music Literature for music majors

Steve Hart directs bands, with additional applied instruction available in guitar and percussion

Comprehensive theory, ear training, sight-singing, and music literature sequence

Applied Music Specialization repeats each semester for instrumental study

60-credit-hour transfer degree (33 pathway hours + 27 core hours)

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Ensemble perform at least two concerts annually plus college and community events

Instrumental ensemble membership is open with previous band experience or director approval

Applied Music instruction available in piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Program Highlights

Training

Dr. Bradley Bolick serves as instrumental applied instructor and teaches Music Literature for music majors

Steve Hart directs bands, with additional applied instruction available in guitar and percussion

Comprehensive theory, ear training, sight-singing, and music literature sequence

Applied Music Specialization repeats each semester for instrumental study

60-credit-hour transfer degree (33 pathway hours + 27 core hours)

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Ensemble perform at least two concerts annually plus college and community events

Instrumental ensemble membership is open with previous band experience or director approval

Applied Music instruction available in piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$50

Deadline

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Application Logistics

Apply through the Texas Common Application on ApplyTexas

Complete TSIA2 testing unless exempt under state rules

Enrollment

Open admissions with year-round registration

Instrumental Pathway: 60 credit hours (33 pathway + 27 core)

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

Open admissions community college

No audition required for AA Music program admission

Instrumental ensemble membership is open to students with previous band experience or director approval

Scholarship Info

Band Scholarship

Band scholarships available for instrumental students

Awarded based on experience, ability, and recommendations

Deadline: May 1 (fall semester) or November 1 (spring semester)

Mail application to Hill College Music Dept, Attn: Steve Hart, 112 Lamar Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

2.3K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,570

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,720

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,915

Before aid

Average net price

$7,577

After aid

Netpricecalc · hillcollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Dr. Bradley Bolick serves as instrumental applied instructor and teaches Music Literature for music majors

Steve Hart directs bands, with additional applied instruction available in guitar and percussion

Comprehensive theory, ear training, sight-singing, and music literature sequence

Applied Music Specialization repeats each semester for instrumental study

60-credit-hour transfer degree (33 pathway hours + 27 core hours)

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Ensemble perform at least two concerts annually plus college and community events

Instrumental ensemble membership is open with previous band experience or director approval

Applied Music instruction available in piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Updated Aug 27, 11:04 PM