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Hill College

Hillsboro, TX

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AA Music

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AA Music

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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

32%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

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

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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 2026

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$50

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•Apply via ApplyTexas or the Hill College website

•TSI (Texas Success Initiative) assessment required

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions with open enrollment

•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

32%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

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

Official source 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 4d ago