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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Member of Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society

Training

Close one-on-one faculty mentoring

8 semesters of private lessons on primary performance medium

12+ ensembles including College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Opera & Musical Theater Scenes

Performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall

Professional on-campus recording facilities

Professional Development

Research and performance opportunities at the Library of Congress and University of Vienna

Music internship requirement for real-world experience

Music business minor available to complement performance studies

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.51

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,240

Before aid

Average net price

$31,320

After aid

Terms Conditions Of Financial Aid Awards · hartwick.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Member of Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society

Training

Close one-on-one faculty mentoring

8 semesters of private lessons on primary performance medium

12+ ensembles including College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Opera & Musical Theater Scenes

Performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall

Professional on-campus recording facilities

Professional Development

Research and performance opportunities at the Library of Congress and University of Vienna

Music internship requirement for real-world experience

Music business minor available to complement performance studies

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Member of Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society

Training

Close one-on-one faculty mentoring

8 semesters of private lessons on primary performance medium

12+ ensembles including College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Opera & Musical Theater Scenes

Performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall

Professional on-campus recording facilities

Professional Development

Research and performance opportunities at the Library of Congress and University of Vienna

Music internship requirement for real-world experience

Music business minor available to complement performance studies

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Requirements Deadlines · hartwick.edu

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition Day

Nov 8, 2026Feb 15, 2027Mar 13, 2027Apr 11, 2027

SUNY Schenectady Audition DayNov 9, 2026

SUNY Broome Audition DayFeb 12, 2027

SUNY Onondaga Audition DayMar 5, 2027

Musicaud2627 · connect.hartwick.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List (Required)

List solo repertoire, etudes, and relevant technical exercises studied in the past year

Instrumentalists: three contrasting works from at least two historical periods

Vocalists: three contrasting works from at least two historical periods; two in a foreign language

Musicaud2627 · connect.hartwick.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Hartwick via Common App or Hartwick application

Complete the separate Department of Music audition application

The Department of Music application process is separate from general admission

Eligibility

Music majors must successfully audition for entry into the major

Spring-start students should select an audition date before mid-January

Admission Pathway

Music theory and aural-skills evaluations are used for course placement, not admission

Transfer Pathway

SUNY Broome AS Music graduates have a published pathway into Hartwick's BA Music with junior standing when criteria are met. Students complete at least 30 credits at Hartwick and must audition and be accepted by the Department of Music.

Hartwick College And Suny Broome Announce Transfer Agreement To Strengthen Pathways In Music And Music Education · hartwick.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Live audition required for entry into the music major

On-campus experience includes a faculty interview, facilities tour, and performance evaluation

Students may attend a published on-campus audition day or request private audition dates

Spring-start students should select an audition date before mid-January

Hartwick provides an accompanist free of charge if needed

Email, fax, or mail accompanist music at least three weeks before the audition

Contact

Music@hartwick.edu

607-431-4800

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Review

Competitive scholarships are available for entering music and music education majors with strong performance and musicianship skills

Department of Music recommendations follow the audition and interview and are incorporated into financial aid packages

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.51

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$42,240

Before aid

Average net price

$31,320

After aid

Terms Conditions Of Financial Aid Awards · hartwick.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Member of Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society

Training

Close one-on-one faculty mentoring

8 semesters of private lessons on primary performance medium

12+ ensembles including College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Opera & Musical Theater Scenes

Performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall

Professional on-campus recording facilities

Professional Development

Research and performance opportunities at the Library of Congress and University of Vienna

Music internship requirement for real-world experience

Music business minor available to complement performance studies

Updated 6d ago