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Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

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BA Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited since 1957

•Part of the HSU College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Training & Performance

•Individual applied music instruction every semester

•Large and small ensemble participation opportunities

•Performance Lab each semester for recital experience

•Home venue: Russell Fine Arts Building

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree with significant coursework in a minor field

•Capstone experience in senior year

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,405

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,244

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,620

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,386

$30-48k$23,208

$48-75k$25,051

View full data on College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited since 1957

•Part of the HSU College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Training & Performance

•Individual applied music instruction every semester

•Large and small ensemble participation opportunities

•Performance Lab each semester for recital experience

•Home venue: Russell Fine Arts Building

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree with significant coursework in a minor field

•Capstone experience in senior year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited since 1957

•Part of the HSU College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Training & Performance

•Individual applied music instruction every semester

•Large and small ensemble participation opportunities

•Performance Lab each semester for recital experience

•Home venue: Russell Fine Arts Building

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree with significant coursework in a minor field

•Capstone experience in senior year

Key Info

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Fee

International Fee

$30

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Vocal/Choral Scholarship AuditionJan 24, 2026

Vocal/Choral Scholarship AuditionFeb 28, 2026

Vocal/Choral Scholarship AuditionMar 14, 2026

Vocal/Choral Scholarship Audition (Virtual)Apr 11, 2026

Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

ONE MEMORIZED SOLO SONG

•One memorized solo piece in any language

•Do not use a choral piece for this audition

•Your choir director can help you select an appropriate solo piece

Official Source

Good to Know

•Apply for admission via HSU admissions portal (rolling admission)

•Complete the online Audition and Scholarship Application to register for a scholarship audition

•If unable to attend a listed audition date, contact Dr. Barranco to arrange an alternative date

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Audition is for scholarship consideration only, not required for program admission

•All HSU students are eligible for talent-based performance scholarships, regardless of major

Audition Format

•Three components: voice audition, interview, and skills assessment

•Short interview about your interest in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree

•Aural skills, sight-singing, and rhythm assessment

•Music theory/aural perception diagnostic exam (diagnostic only, does not impact scholarship eligibility)

Virtual Option

•April audition date offers a virtual option

•Submit solo piece via unlisted YouTube or Google Drive link to Dr. Barranco (barranj@hsu.edu) two days prior to audition date

•Virtual interview and aural skills test will be scheduled separately

Contact

•Dr. Jonathon Barranco, Director of Choral Activities

•barranj@hsu.edu | 870-230-5053

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Talent-based performance scholarships available to all HSU students, regardless of major

•Awarded through scholarship audition process

•Choir scholarships available for students wishing to participate in choir

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,405

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,244

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,620

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,386

$30-48k$23,208

$48-75k$25,051

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited since 1957

•Part of the HSU College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Training & Performance

•Individual applied music instruction every semester

•Large and small ensemble participation opportunities

•Performance Lab each semester for recital experience

•Home venue: Russell Fine Arts Building

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree with significant coursework in a minor field

•Capstone experience in senior year

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