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Harding University

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) member institution

Low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized attention in classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio

Performance & Productions

Belles and Beaux, Chamber Singers, Chorus, Concert Choir, Good News Singers, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Thundering Herd Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and more

Study Abroad

Mostly Music summer international program in Europe with university credit

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts music degree with instruction in music theory, music history, piano, and private vocal or instrumental instruction or composition

Requires a minor that can be chosen to fit student interests

Prepares students for graduate study, performance, private teaching, or careers where a liberal arts education is an asset

128 credit hours, typically completed in four years

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.74

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,550

Before aid

Average net price

$22,130

After aid

Cost · harding.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) member institution

Low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized attention in classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio

Performance & Productions

Belles and Beaux, Chamber Singers, Chorus, Concert Choir, Good News Singers, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Thundering Herd Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and more

Study Abroad

Mostly Music summer international program in Europe with university credit

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts music degree with instruction in music theory, music history, piano, and private vocal or instrumental instruction or composition

Requires a minor that can be chosen to fit student interests

Prepares students for graduate study, performance, private teaching, or careers where a liberal arts education is an asset

128 credit hours, typically completed in four years

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) member institution

Low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized attention in classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio

Performance & Productions

Belles and Beaux, Chamber Singers, Chorus, Concert Choir, Good News Singers, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Thundering Herd Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and more

Study Abroad

Mostly Music summer international program in Europe with university credit

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts music degree with instruction in music theory, music history, piano, and private vocal or instrumental instruction or composition

Requires a minor that can be chosen to fit student interests

Prepares students for graduate study, performance, private teaching, or careers where a liberal arts education is an asset

128 credit hours, typically completed in four years

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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$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition

Music Major Scholarship AuditionMar 14, 2026

Scholarships · harding.edu

Scholarship Audition 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 for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Accompaniment

Harding can provide an accompanist at no charge on request

If using a Harding accompanist, copies of music must reach the department three weeks before the audition; bring the original music to the audition

Scholarships · harding.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply via the Harding University online application portal

Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline

File application for admission as a condition of auditioning for scholarship

Program Requirements

Admitted music majors complete a music fundamentals placement exam and a piano skills assessment for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the program

Optional departmental scholarship audition available for prospective music majors

Primary music-major audition date is Saturday, March 14, 2026

Audition in your primary performance area: keyboard, instrumental (winds, strings, or percussion), or vocal, using that area's repertoire

A brief sight-reading check and a visit with faculty about your background and career plans are part of the audition

Digital recordings and online interviews may be arranged if travel is not possible

Submit the Harding University admission application before auditioning for scholarship

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Departmental scholarships are awarded based on performance ability, academic record, and professional promise

Four-year contracts require academic progress and full ensemble participation; music majors must continue pursuing a music degree

Music scholarship awards may combine with other aid up to the cost of full tuition

Most scholarships will be awarded by April 1, 2026

Submit the music scholarship audition form and Harding admission application before auditioning

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.74

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,550

Before aid

Average net price

$22,130

After aid

Cost · harding.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) member institution

Low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized attention in classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio

Performance & Productions

Belles and Beaux, Chamber Singers, Chorus, Concert Choir, Good News Singers, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Thundering Herd Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and more

Study Abroad

Mostly Music summer international program in Europe with university credit

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts music degree with instruction in music theory, music history, piano, and private vocal or instrumental instruction or composition

Requires a minor that can be chosen to fit student interests

Prepares students for graduate study, performance, private teaching, or careers where a liberal arts education is an asset

128 credit hours, typically completed in four years

Updated 1d ago