Music majors generally pursue instruction in only one performance area. Occasionally, requests for concurrent study in a secondary area are approved. Nonmajors are encouraged to seek private instruction through the School’s Preparatory and Continuing Studies Program but, with approval of the School’s director, are allowed to enroll in private lessons for credit.
During regular semesters, students enrolled (registered) in two semester credit hours receive one half-hour lesson and attend studio class each week. Students enrolled (registered) in three or four semester credit hours receive a one-hour lesson and attend studio class each week.
Applied music credit is offered at all levels from freshman through graduate; the level is determined by audition for new students and by recommendation of the appropriate faculty for continuing students.
Concurrent enrollment in an appropriate large ensemble, even beyond degree requirements, is required of all students taking applied music courses.
All of these areas are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
September 2025
Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Room E128, 3700 Cullen Blvd,
HOUSTON,
Texas,
77204, United States
Applicants should have secondary school or high-school academic records.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
IELTS Overall: 6.5; TOEFL (iBT): 79; TOEFL (PBT): 550.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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