Admission Hurley School of Music Brochure

Centenary Camerata Fall Concert, 2023

Today’s artist-scholars become tomorrow’s musical leaders in the Hurley School of Music.

Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education (K-12) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (vocal, instrumental, or keyboard) with optional concentrations in Performance, Composition, or Conducting.

Madelyn Stewart ’22

Master of Arts Candidate at the Bolz Center for Arts Administration in Wisconsin

Octavio Cardenas ’00

Twyla Robinson ’93

Professor of Opera at the Eastman School of Music Internationally Renown Soprano, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Voice at TCU

Visit centenary.edu/music for graduate achievements

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At Centenary, students become musical leaders through excellent musical training infused with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. In this vibrant environment, you can tailor your studies to your own interests and goals to become the kind of musician you aspire to be, guided by faculty who have extensive experience in performance, teaching, composition, and research.

Hurley’s artist-scholars become musical leaders through:

• Regular stage productions

• Myriad recital and concert opportunities

• Collaborations with local and international professionals in the music industry

• International and domestic choir tours

• I ntensive music education, composition, and conducting mentorship

• Double majors, minors, study abroad, and community connections

• Regular readings of new works by student composers

Scholarships

Full-Tuition Scholarships!

Music majors may qualify for scholarships up to full tuition based on review of the Centenary application and required audition. Hurley works with the College’s admission and financial aid offices to create the most competitive financial aid offer possible. Completing the application and required audition as early as possible increases your chances for significant music scholarships—don’t delay! Music-major applicants who complete the application and audition by January 15 are automatically considered for full-tuition scholarships. Nonmusic majors may also qualify for scholarships to participate in Hurley ensembles.

Applications & Auditions

Become a Music Major at Centenary

• Complete the Centenary application AND an audition for Hurley

Become a Music Minor at Centenary

• Complete the Centenary application; No audition is required to minor in music

Become a Music Ensemble Member (non-music major or minor)

• Complete the Centenary application AND audition for the ensemble director (see Hurley audition requirements below)

Centenary application— centenary.edu/apply

Hurley audition requirements & scheduling— centenary.edu/music