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Clarendon College

Clarendon, TX

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Program Recognition

Transfer degree preparing students for BM, BA, or BFA in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education at senior institutions

Coursework includes Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Applied Music, and Ensemble

Oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle, founded 1898

SACSCOC accredited

Training

Small class sizes with hands-on and small group learning activities

Opportunities to observe area choral and band directors in classroom settings

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band (instrumental)

College and Community Choir (vocal)

Perform throughout the semester in concerts and community events

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,400

Before aid

Average net price

$8,390

After aid

Tuition Fees · clarendoncollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:02 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Transfer degree preparing students for BM, BA, or BFA in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education at senior institutions

Coursework includes Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Applied Music, and Ensemble

Oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle, founded 1898

SACSCOC accredited

Training

Small class sizes with hands-on and small group learning activities

Opportunities to observe area choral and band directors in classroom settings

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band (instrumental)

College and Community Choir (vocal)

Perform throughout the semester in concerts and community events

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Transfer degree preparing students for BM, BA, or BFA in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education at senior institutions

Coursework includes Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Applied Music, and Ensemble

Oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle, founded 1898

SACSCOC accredited

Training

Small class sizes with hands-on and small group learning activities

Opportunities to observe area choral and band directors in classroom settings

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band (instrumental)

College and Community Choir (vocal)

Perform throughout the semester in concerts and community events

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Fall 2026 Application DeadlineAug 26, 2026

Fall2026 · clarendoncollege.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via ApplyTexas or the Clarendon College online application

Enrollment

Rolling admissions with per-term deadlines

No application fee

Contact

Coordinator: Carolyn Smith

Phone: 806-874-4836

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

Audition Process

Open admissions community college

Admission is through the standard college application

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available to all music department students based on musical ability, GPA, and financial need

Must be enrolled in an ensemble and maintain a 2.5 GPA

Incoming freshmen are exempt from the GPA requirement

Two scholarship types: Music Major Scholarship and Ensemble Scholarship

Deadlines

Early application deadline: May 15

Final deadline: first day of classes in August

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$39K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,400

Before aid

Average net price

$8,390

After aid

Tuition Fees · clarendoncollege.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Transfer degree preparing students for BM, BA, or BFA in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education at senior institutions

Coursework includes Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Applied Music, and Ensemble

Oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle, founded 1898

SACSCOC accredited

Training

Small class sizes with hands-on and small group learning activities

Opportunities to observe area choral and band directors in classroom settings

Performance & Productions

Jazz Band (instrumental)

College and Community Choir (vocal)

Perform throughout the semester in concerts and community events

Updated Aug 27, 11:02 PM