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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Versatile liberal-arts music degree for careers in production, composing, and theory

Combines music theory, literature, and history with a large block of music electives

Music Honors Program available for select students

Liberal-arts instrumentalists can perform in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

The Symphonic Band presents two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band repertoire.

Performance & Productions

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

Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, Opera Workshop, University Bands

Strings students study with Dr. Mauricio Oliveros of the Terra Nostra Ensemble

Location

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

Select instrumentalists perform with the Houston Civic Symphony

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 6, 11:58 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Versatile liberal-arts music degree for careers in production, composing, and theory

Combines music theory, literature, and history with a large block of music electives

Music Honors Program available for select students

Liberal-arts instrumentalists can perform in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

The Symphonic Band presents two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band repertoire.

Performance & Productions

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

Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, Opera Workshop, University Bands

Strings students study with Dr. Mauricio Oliveros of the Terra Nostra Ensemble

Location

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

Select instrumentalists perform with the Houston Civic Symphony

Program Highlights

Training

Versatile liberal-arts music degree for careers in production, composing, and theory

Combines music theory, literature, and history with a large block of music electives

Music Honors Program available for select students

Liberal-arts instrumentalists can perform in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

The Symphonic Band presents two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band repertoire.

Performance & Productions

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

Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, Opera Workshop, University Bands

Strings students study with Dr. Mauricio Oliveros of the Terra Nostra Ensemble

Location

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

Select instrumentalists perform with the Houston Civic Symphony

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

Wind students: at least two standard repertoire pieces for the instrument

Percussion students: two standard pieces for snare, timpani, and mallet percussion

Strings students: two contrasting movements of a sonata or concerto, plus an optional etude

Scales & Technique

Wind and percussion students: major and minor scales

Strings students: one scale and arpeggios, two octaves minimum

Sight-Reading

A brief sight-reading assessment accompanies the audition (winds and percussion)

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

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

Versatile liberal-arts music degree for careers in production, composing, and theory

Combines music theory, literature, and history with a large block of music electives

Music Honors Program available for select students

Liberal-arts instrumentalists can perform in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

The Symphonic Band presents two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band repertoire.

Performance & Productions

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

Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, Opera Workshop, University Bands

Strings students study with Dr. Mauricio Oliveros of the Terra Nostra Ensemble

Location

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

Select instrumentalists perform with the Houston Civic Symphony

Updated Aug 6, 11:58 PM