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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Study AbroadTransfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

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BS Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In FriendlyPreK-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

BS Music Education prepares students for K-12 music teaching and New York State initial certification requirements

Hartwick Music is NASM accredited and participates in Pi Kappa Lambda, NYSSMA, and NYSACMP

Training

First-year field and student-teaching exposure starts early in the program

Coursework develops vocal, instrumental, and general music teaching skills

Seven semesters of private lessons and major ensembles keep education majors active as performers

Professional Development

150 hours of documented field practice and observation required

Faculty provide guidance for certification exams, NYSED workshops, and student-teaching readiness

Alumni teach in districts including Oneonta City Schools, Hornell City School District, and Rochester City Schools

Degree Flexibility

SUNY Broome 2+2 transfer pathway supports music and music education students

Nazareth graduate agreement can fast-track a master's application with waived fees and no on-campus audition

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 Sep 27, 3:31 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BS Music Education prepares students for K-12 music teaching and New York State initial certification requirements

Hartwick Music is NASM accredited and participates in Pi Kappa Lambda, NYSSMA, and NYSACMP

Training

First-year field and student-teaching exposure starts early in the program

Coursework develops vocal, instrumental, and general music teaching skills

Seven semesters of private lessons and major ensembles keep education majors active as performers

Professional Development

150 hours of documented field practice and observation required

Faculty provide guidance for certification exams, NYSED workshops, and student-teaching readiness

Alumni teach in districts including Oneonta City Schools, Hornell City School District, and Rochester City Schools

Degree Flexibility

SUNY Broome 2+2 transfer pathway supports music and music education students

Nazareth graduate agreement can fast-track a master's application with waived fees and no on-campus audition

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BS Music Education prepares students for K-12 music teaching and New York State initial certification requirements

Hartwick Music is NASM accredited and participates in Pi Kappa Lambda, NYSSMA, and NYSACMP

Training

First-year field and student-teaching exposure starts early in the program

Coursework develops vocal, instrumental, and general music teaching skills

Seven semesters of private lessons and major ensembles keep education majors active as performers

Professional Development

150 hours of documented field practice and observation required

Faculty provide guidance for certification exams, NYSED workshops, and student-teaching readiness

Alumni teach in districts including Oneonta City Schools, Hornell City School District, and Rochester City Schools

Degree Flexibility

SUNY Broome 2+2 transfer pathway supports music and music education students

Nazareth graduate agreement can fast-track a master's application with waived fees and no on-campus audition

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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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

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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 Education applicants must successfully audition for entry into the major

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

Program includes PreK-12 teaching-certification requirements and student-teaching readiness review

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 2+2 pathway into Hartwick's BS Music Education with junior standing when criteria are met. The agreement is designed to include student teaching within four years, with Hartwick auditions and interviews conducted on the SUNY Broome campus.

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 Education 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

BS Music Education prepares students for K-12 music teaching and New York State initial certification requirements

Hartwick Music is NASM accredited and participates in Pi Kappa Lambda, NYSSMA, and NYSACMP

Training

First-year field and student-teaching exposure starts early in the program

Coursework develops vocal, instrumental, and general music teaching skills

Seven semesters of private lessons and major ensembles keep education majors active as performers

Professional Development

150 hours of documented field practice and observation required

Faculty provide guidance for certification exams, NYSED workshops, and student-teaching readiness

Alumni teach in districts including Oneonta City Schools, Hornell City School District, and Rochester City Schools

Degree Flexibility

SUNY Broome 2+2 transfer pathway supports music and music education students

Nazareth graduate agreement can fast-track a master's application with waived fees and no on-campus audition

Updated Sep 27, 3:31 PM