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Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

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Brass

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Applied music concentration area named in the IHCC Music Transfer Pathway

Music theory and theory lab sequence supports transfer into four-year music programs

Brass lessons can feed both Concert Band and Jazz Band section work across the six-term transfer sequence.

The route develops breath, articulation, and ensemble blend for a multi-instrument metal-wind family.

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band performs each term, at the annual Holiday Concert, JazzFest, and home basketball games

Concert Band opportunities include woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Facilities

St. John Auditorium, one of the finest performance facilities in southeast Iowa

Practice rooms in the Arts and Sciences complex

Degree Flexibility

Prepares for transfer into music, music education, or performance-related bachelor's programs

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,600

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,120

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,752

Before aid

Average net price

$10,693

After aid

Costofattendance.Pdf · indianhills.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:00 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Applied music concentration area named in the IHCC Music Transfer Pathway

Music theory and theory lab sequence supports transfer into four-year music programs

Brass lessons can feed both Concert Band and Jazz Band section work across the six-term transfer sequence.

The route develops breath, articulation, and ensemble blend for a multi-instrument metal-wind family.

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band performs each term, at the annual Holiday Concert, JazzFest, and home basketball games

Concert Band opportunities include woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Facilities

St. John Auditorium, one of the finest performance facilities in southeast Iowa

Practice rooms in the Arts and Sciences complex

Degree Flexibility

Prepares for transfer into music, music education, or performance-related bachelor's programs

Program Highlights

Training

Applied music concentration area named in the IHCC Music Transfer Pathway

Music theory and theory lab sequence supports transfer into four-year music programs

Brass lessons can feed both Concert Band and Jazz Band section work across the six-term transfer sequence.

The route develops breath, articulation, and ensemble blend for a multi-instrument metal-wind family.

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band performs each term, at the annual Holiday Concert, JazzFest, and home basketball games

Concert Band opportunities include woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Facilities

St. John Auditorium, one of the finest performance facilities in southeast Iowa

Practice rooms in the Arts and Sciences complex

Degree Flexibility

Prepares for transfer into music, music education, or performance-related bachelor's programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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Official page · apply.indianhills.edu

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Scholarships · indianhills.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

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Scholarship audition repertoire

Prepare two selections in the jazz style

Contest pieces are acceptable

You may be asked to sight-read and play a selection following your audition

Letters of Recommendation

Required for scholarship consideration

At least one letter from a high school theatre or music director, art teacher, counselor, principal, or community organization music/theatre director

Upload with the scholarship application, email to Jennifer.Boyenga@indianhills.edu, or mail to IHCC

Scholarships · indianhills.edu

Good to Know

Open Admission

No audition required for program admission

Apply through the IHCC online application

Scholarship Information

Complete the Online Scholarship Audition and Interview Registration Form to schedule

First scholarships awarded in May; additional awards throughout the academic year

Students may audition in more than one Performing & Visual Arts area

Participation Requirements

Scholarship recipients must participate in assigned musical ensembles and activities for the full academic year

Must maintain minimum 2.0 GPA

Current Form Status

The linked scholarship form currently lists anticipated start terms only through Spring 2026; contact Performing & Visual Arts faculty to confirm scholarship availability for a later entry term

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

Program admission is through open enrollment at IHCC

Scholarship Audition

By appointment with Music faculty

In person at Ottumwa campus or virtual via YouTube, Dropbox, or Zoom

Jazz Band audition guidelines are the published scholarship path for instrumental brass players

Faculty interview follows the audition

Scholarship Info

Over $100,000 in tuition scholarships awarded annually by the Performing & Visual Arts Department

More than half awarded to first-year students

First scholarships awarded in May; additional awards throughout the academic year

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,600

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,120

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,752

Before aid

Average net price

$10,693

After aid

Costofattendance.Pdf · indianhills.edu College Scorecard

Training

Applied music concentration area named in the IHCC Music Transfer Pathway

Music theory and theory lab sequence supports transfer into four-year music programs

Brass lessons can feed both Concert Band and Jazz Band section work across the six-term transfer sequence.

The route develops breath, articulation, and ensemble blend for a multi-instrument metal-wind family.

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band performs each term, at the annual Holiday Concert, JazzFest, and home basketball games

Concert Band opportunities include woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Facilities

St. John Auditorium, one of the finest performance facilities in southeast Iowa

Practice rooms in the Arts and Sciences complex

Degree Flexibility

Prepares for transfer into music, music education, or performance-related bachelor's programs

Updated Aug 7, 12:00 AM