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Piano Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in piano performance, pedagogy, chamber music, and accompanying

Frequent master classes and performances by visiting internationally acclaimed artists

Small class sizes with career and graduate-school advising

Performance & Productions

50-70 department performances per year including student recitals and guest concerts

Numerous solo and collaborative performing opportunities

Location

Coursework includes attending Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet

Performances from Da Camera, Nexus, and Society for the Performing Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$42,050

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,818

Before aid

Average net price

$20,629

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:32 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in piano performance, pedagogy, chamber music, and accompanying

Frequent master classes and performances by visiting internationally acclaimed artists

Small class sizes with career and graduate-school advising

Performance & Productions

50-70 department performances per year including student recitals and guest concerts

Numerous solo and collaborative performing opportunities

Location

Coursework includes attending Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet

Performances from Da Camera, Nexus, and Society for the Performing Arts

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in piano performance, pedagogy, chamber music, and accompanying

Frequent master classes and performances by visiting internationally acclaimed artists

Small class sizes with career and graduate-school advising

Performance & Productions

50-70 department performances per year including student recitals and guest concerts

Numerous solo and collaborative performing opportunities

Location

Coursework includes attending Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet

Performances from Da Camera, Nexus, and Society for the Performing Arts

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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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)

Jan 30, 2026Feb 20, 2026Mar 6 & 27, 2026Apr 10, 2026May 1, 15 & 29, 2026

Music Audition · hc.edu

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.

Repertoire

At least two memorized selections from the standard classical repertoire

Selections should represent contrasting musical periods and styles

Selections should reflect the student's technical and musical proficiency

Sight-Reading

A brief sight-reading assessment is part of the audition

Music Audition · hc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App, ApplyTexas, or HCU's direct application portal

No separate audition application required

Enrollment

Rolling admissions

Audition registration required separately from university application

Admission to the School of Music is by audition only

What's The Process

Audition Process

If unable to attend a scheduled date, contact the department for a private audition

Contact: music@hc.edu or 281-649-3204

Audition Expectations

Live audition in Belin Chapel, Morris Cultural Arts Center

All auditions on Fridays at 3:30 PM

A brief interview accompanies the audition

Out-of-State Applicants

A preliminary audition video is accepted in place of an on-campus audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

Renewable for four years

Must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA

Must show progress in applied major performance area

Ensemble participation required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$42,050

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,818

Before aid

Average net price

$20,629

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in piano performance, pedagogy, chamber music, and accompanying

Frequent master classes and performances by visiting internationally acclaimed artists

Small class sizes with career and graduate-school advising

Performance & Productions

50-70 department performances per year including student recitals and guest concerts

Numerous solo and collaborative performing opportunities

Location

Coursework includes attending Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet

Performances from Da Camera, Nexus, and Society for the Performing Arts

Updated Aug 5, 12:32 AM

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