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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Program profile

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AA Music

Brass

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Field of Study in Music includes 31 credit hours of music coursework and 29 hours of core curriculum

Applied lessons and ensemble participation are built into each semester of the transfer guide

Ensemble options include Symphonic Band or Concert Choir in the recommended course sequence

Four semesters of music theory, sight singing/ear training, piano class, and recital attendance/performance

Darin Cash provides named low-brass instruction in trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

Brass students can connect applied lessons with Symphonic Band and the department’s public instrumental concerts.

Performance & Productions

Vocal and instrumental ensemble concerts and solo recitals occur throughout each semester

Degree Flexibility

Prepares students for academic transfer to baccalaureate music programs

Applicable pathways include music education, performance, therapy, theory/composition, and related music fields

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,762

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,314

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,562

Before aid

Average net price

$6,791

After aid

Cost · southplainscollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:19 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Field of Study in Music includes 31 credit hours of music coursework and 29 hours of core curriculum

Applied lessons and ensemble participation are built into each semester of the transfer guide

Ensemble options include Symphonic Band or Concert Choir in the recommended course sequence

Four semesters of music theory, sight singing/ear training, piano class, and recital attendance/performance

Darin Cash provides named low-brass instruction in trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

Brass students can connect applied lessons with Symphonic Band and the department’s public instrumental concerts.

Performance & Productions

Vocal and instrumental ensemble concerts and solo recitals occur throughout each semester

Degree Flexibility

Prepares students for academic transfer to baccalaureate music programs

Applicable pathways include music education, performance, therapy, theory/composition, and related music fields

Program Highlights

Training

Field of Study in Music includes 31 credit hours of music coursework and 29 hours of core curriculum

Applied lessons and ensemble participation are built into each semester of the transfer guide

Ensemble options include Symphonic Band or Concert Choir in the recommended course sequence

Four semesters of music theory, sight singing/ear training, piano class, and recital attendance/performance

Darin Cash provides named low-brass instruction in trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

Brass students can connect applied lessons with Symphonic Band and the department’s public instrumental concerts.

Performance & Productions

Vocal and instrumental ensemble concerts and solo recitals occur throughout each semester

Degree Flexibility

Prepares students for academic transfer to baccalaureate music programs

Applicable pathways include music education, performance, therapy, theory/composition, and related music fields

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · applytexas.org

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Music · southplainscollege.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Field of Study in Music provides the first two years of academic study for most baccalaureate music programs

Associate of Arts awarded after completing the recommended coursework

Enrollment

Open admission community college

Rolling admissions, no application deadline

Contact

Faculty advisors: Dr. Darin Cash, Dr. Mark Frandsen, Al Gardner, Dr. Debbie Gelber, Dr. Gary Hudson, Dr. Hye-Gyung Ji, Annie Nichols, and Dr. Sesha Wallace

Transfer Pathway

The AA Music field of study supplies the first two years of academic work for most baccalaureate music programs; South Plains also publishes 2026–2027 partner-university guides.

Index · southplainscollege.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open admission, no audition required for AA Music program entry

Apply via ApplyTexas or the SPC online application

Activity scholarships may involve an audition, interview, or departmental scholarship application

Contact the Fine Arts Department for ensemble-specific scholarship details

Must submit an SPC Scholarship Application

Scholarship Info

Activity Scholarships

Concert Choir: contact (806) 716-2261 or (806) 716-2269

Jazz Band: contact (806) 716-2261 or (806) 716-2264

Symphonic Band: contact (806) 716-2265

Eligibility

Awards range from $100 to $400 per semester

Must be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours minimum)

Must maintain 2.50 GPA

Renewable each semester if criteria are met

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,762

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,314

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$13,562

Before aid

Average net price

$6,791

After aid

Cost · southplainscollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Field of Study in Music includes 31 credit hours of music coursework and 29 hours of core curriculum

Applied lessons and ensemble participation are built into each semester of the transfer guide

Ensemble options include Symphonic Band or Concert Choir in the recommended course sequence

Four semesters of music theory, sight singing/ear training, piano class, and recital attendance/performance

Darin Cash provides named low-brass instruction in trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

Brass students can connect applied lessons with Symphonic Band and the department’s public instrumental concerts.

Performance & Productions

Vocal and instrumental ensemble concerts and solo recitals occur throughout each semester

Degree Flexibility

Prepares students for academic transfer to baccalaureate music programs

Applicable pathways include music education, performance, therapy, theory/composition, and related music fields

Updated Aug 20, 11:19 PM