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Harding University

Searcy, AR

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadTeacher Prep

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadTeacher Prep

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education, instrumental emphasis — prepares band and orchestra directors and meets academic requirements for K-12 teaching licensure

•Combines applied-instrument study, conducting, and methods coursework with supervised classroom field experience

Performance & Productions

•Perform in named instrumental ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras, Jazz Band, and the Thundering Herd Marching Band

•Performances and recitals in the Reynolds Center's 211-seat recital hall

Facilities

•Donald W. Reynolds Center for Music and Communication, with a dedicated instrumental hall, a 211-seat recital hall, and SmartMusic practice rooms

School Info

Snapshot

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.4K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,550

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,130

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education, instrumental emphasis — prepares band and orchestra directors and meets academic requirements for K-12 teaching licensure

•Combines applied-instrument study, conducting, and methods coursework with supervised classroom field experience

Performance & Productions

•Perform in named instrumental ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras, Jazz Band, and the Thundering Herd Marching Band

•Performances and recitals in the Reynolds Center's 211-seat recital hall

Facilities

•Donald W. Reynolds Center for Music and Communication, with a dedicated instrumental hall, a 211-seat recital hall, and SmartMusic practice rooms

Program Highlights

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education, instrumental emphasis — prepares band and orchestra directors and meets academic requirements for K-12 teaching licensure

•Combines applied-instrument study, conducting, and methods coursework with supervised classroom field experience

Performance & Productions

•Perform in named instrumental ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras, Jazz Band, and the Thundering Herd Marching Band

•Performances and recitals in the Reynolds Center's 211-seat recital hall

Facilities

•Donald W. Reynolds Center for Music and Communication, with a dedicated instrumental hall, a 211-seat recital hall, and SmartMusic practice rooms

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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Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition

Music Major Scholarship AuditionMar 14, 2026

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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.

Repertoire

•Two works of contrasting nature, or two contrasting movements from a solo concerto or sonata

•Minimum difficulty of a standard piece from your home-state solo list

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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

Placement Exams

•Admitted music majors complete a music fundamentals (theory) placement exam and a piano skills assessment — for course placement only, not admission

Accompaniment

•Harding provides a staff accompanist free of charge on request; submit copies of your music three weeks in advance and bring the original to the audition

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

•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

•Instrumental applicants (winds, strings, percussion): prepare two works of contrasting nature, or two contrasting movements from a solo concerto or sonata, at the difficulty of a standard piece from your home-state solo list

•A brief sight-reading check (solfège or any method) 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

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.4K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,550

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,130

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education, instrumental emphasis — prepares band and orchestra directors and meets academic requirements for K-12 teaching licensure

•Combines applied-instrument study, conducting, and methods coursework with supervised classroom field experience

Performance & Productions

•Perform in named instrumental ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras, Jazz Band, and the Thundering Herd Marching Band

•Performances and recitals in the Reynolds Center's 211-seat recital hall

Facilities

•Donald W. Reynolds Center for Music and Communication, with a dedicated instrumental hall, a 211-seat recital hall, and SmartMusic practice rooms

Updated 3d ago