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Undergraduate Music Application
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Admission Information
Incoming Status
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First Year Student
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College Entry Term
Fall 2020
Spring 2021
Fall 2021
Spring 2022
20-21 Application Round
Music 20-21
21-22 Application Round
GRD 24-25
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Status of Houghton Admission Process
Status of Houghton Admission Process
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Probable Curriculum
Probable Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music with Non-Music Elective Studies
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry
Undecided
As part of your application, music composition majors must submit a portfolio. This should consist of 3-4 PDFs of your current work that demonstrate your versatility as a composer. Additionally, please provide audio recordings if possible (midi or live). This can all be emailed to
music@houghton.edu
. Please note: your portfolio must be submitted at least one week prior to your music audition at Houghton University.
Music Course Information (if applicable)
Music Theory GPA or Average
Music Appreciation/Literature GPA or Average
Musical Activities
Private Study
Choose your Primary Instrument (you'll have the opportunity to list all instruments you have played later in the application)
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Oboe
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Synth
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Other
Please select your voice type
Alto
Bass
Soprano
Tenor
Please list your Primary Instrument
How many years have you played your primary instrument?
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
High School
Please select any musical ensembles that you have participated in during high school
Please select any musical ensembles that you have participated in during high school
Band
Choir
Jazz
Orchestra
Other
None
Please list the number of years you have participated in HS Band:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Please list the number of years you have participated in HS Choir:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Please list the number of years you have participated in HS Jazz:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Please list the number of years you have participated in HS Orchestra:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Please list the other ensemble you have participated in:
Please list the number of years you have participated in this ensemble:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Church
Please select any church ensembles you have participated in
Please select any church ensembles you have participated in
Choir
Soloist
Worship Team
Other
None
Please list the number of years you participated in Church Choir:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Please list the number of years you have been a soloist at Church:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Please list the number of years you have participated on the worship team:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Please list the other church ensembles you have participated in
Please list the numbers of years you have participated in this ensemble:
0-2 Years
11+ Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
Additional Information
Please list any awards, honors or competitions
Why do you wish to study music?
How did you hear about Houghton University or the Greatbatch School of Music? (Check all that apply)
ACSI Academic Day
ACSI Convention
Alumni
Alumni Office Travel
Baseball
Basketball Camp
Brio-Breakaway
Campus Life
Cappex.com
Choir Tours
Christian College Fair
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College Board Website
College Fair
College Guides
Community College Visit
Congress Convention - Boston
Creation
Cross Country
Cross-Country Camp
Current Student
Dave Pollock
Dayspring
Equestrian Camp (Houghton Riding Camp)
Facebook
Faith Nights
Field Hockey
Fore Known String Quartet
Friend
Godspeed
Good Reputation
Guidance Counselor
Heirborne
High School Visit
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Houghton Faculty Staff
Houghton Riding Camp
Houghton Sent Email
Houghton Sent Mail
Houghton Website
Inside Out Soul Festival
Internet Search Engine
Joshua Revolution
Kingdom Bound
Lacrosse
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Men's Soccer
Ministry Resources
Miscellaneous Advertising
Miscellaneous Youth Convention
NACAC College Fairs
NACCAP fairs
Never the Same Camp
News - New York Times
NYSSMA Convention
Overseas College Fair
Overseas High School Visit
Parent or Relative (alumni)
Parent or Relative (non-alumni)
Pastor or Youth Pastor
Peterson's Chrst College Guide
Piano Camp
President's Advisory Board
Private Christian Colleges
Prospect Refferal
Raise.me
Ready For Monday
Receptions
Referred by Coach
Saw HC tshirt
Sibling(alumni or current stdnt)
Sibling(not an alum or student)
Soccer Camp
Softball
Spring Fling
Summer Camps - Student Reps
Summer Conferences
Summer Ministry Teams
Teacher
Teen Mania
Teen Missions
Telecounseling Phone Call
Tennis
Today's Christian Woman
Track and Field
Trustee
Unknown
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US News and World Report
Volleyball Camp
Wesleyan Advocate
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Wind Ensemble
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Word of Mouth
YFC - Excel Convention
YFC - Niagara Event
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YFC DC-LA Convention
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Applied Music Experience & Expertise
How many instruments do you play?
How many instruments do you play?
1
2
3
4
5
6+
Please fill in the number of years you have participated and whether you did so privately or in a class. Indicate school and church ensemble experience as a class.
Instrument 1
Instrument:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Oboe
Organ
Other
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Years Played:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Type of Study:
In Class
Privately
Instrument 2
Instrument:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Oboe
Organ
Other
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Years Played:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Type of Study:
In Class
Privately
Instrument 3
Instrument:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Oboe
Organ
Other
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Years Played:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Type of Study:
In Class
Privately
Instrument 4
Instrument:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Oboe
Organ
Other
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Years Played:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Type of Study
In Class
Privately
Instrument 5
Instrument:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Oboe
Organ
Other
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Years Played:
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
11+ Years
Type of Study:
In Class
Privately
Please list your additional instruments here including the number of years played and the type of study.
References
Please list the name and email address of two musicians who have sufficient knowledge of your training to evaluate your qualifications for a major in music. If you are studying privately, please include the name of your current or most recent teacher. Note: parents may not fill out a recommendation unless they are your direct supervisor or teacher in school.
Reference 1
Reference Name
Reference Email Address
Reference 2
Reference Name
Reference Email Address
Certification
I certify that all information requested on this application is correct, that the opinions supplied are mine, and that the Greatbatch School of Music has my permission to contact the individuals listed in the reference section for recommendations with regard to my admission.
Signature (please type your name as your signature)
Submit
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Houghton, NY 14744
+1-800-777-2556
+1-585-567-9200
admission@houghton.edu
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