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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Teacher Cert

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In-Person Only

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BME Music Education with Cert

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Teacher Cert

Training

•Prepares professional music educators certified to teach K-12 in Texas

•Focus on a principal instrumental or vocal/keyboard specialization

•Coursework in pedagogy, music technology, and current teaching strategies

•Supervised teaching opportunities, including multicultural settings, with elementary and secondary methods training

•Instrumental educators can work in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

•The Symphonic Band performs two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band literature.

Performance & Productions

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

•Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, University Bands

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

•Prepares professional music educators certified to teach K-12 in Texas

•Focus on a principal instrumental or vocal/keyboard specialization

•Coursework in pedagogy, music technology, and current teaching strategies

•Supervised teaching opportunities, including multicultural settings, with elementary and secondary methods training

•Instrumental educators can work in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

•The Symphonic Band performs two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band literature.

Performance & Productions

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

•Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, University Bands

Program Highlights

Training

•Prepares professional music educators certified to teach K-12 in Texas

•Focus on a principal instrumental or vocal/keyboard specialization

•Coursework in pedagogy, music technology, and current teaching strategies

•Supervised teaching opportunities, including multicultural settings, with elementary and secondary methods training

•Instrumental educators can work in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

•The Symphonic Band performs two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band literature.

Performance & Productions

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

•Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, University Bands

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

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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)

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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

•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

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

•Prepares professional music educators certified to teach K-12 in Texas

•Focus on a principal instrumental or vocal/keyboard specialization

•Coursework in pedagogy, music technology, and current teaching strategies

•Supervised teaching opportunities, including multicultural settings, with elementary and secondary methods training

•Instrumental educators can work in Husky Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band.

•The Symphonic Band performs two spring concerts and studies standard concert-band literature.

Performance & Productions

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

•Ensembles: Schola Cantorum, University Singers, University Bands

Updated 1d ago