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Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

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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

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

2.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,050

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$61,818

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,629

After aid

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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

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)Jan 30, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)Feb 20, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)Mar 6, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)Mar 27, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)Apr 10, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)May 1, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)May 15, 2026

Music Audition (Belin Chapel, 3:30 PM)May 29, 2026

Audition Requirements

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

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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

•Register online for a scheduled audition date

•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

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

2.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,050

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$61,818

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,629

After aid

Official source 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

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