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Moores School of Music • Houston, Texas
Quick Take
Moores School of Music at the University of Houston offers comprehensive BM programs in classical performance, jazz, conducting, and music education in the heart of Houston's Museum District. Situated adjacent to the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Da Camera, students enjoy one of the most professionally immersive music environments of any public university in the country.
Houston Moores at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Houston Moores School of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | large |
| Genres / Styles | classical, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, jazz, music education, music theory, performance |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Doctorate, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Application Deadline | Dec 1 (priority) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Houston, Texas |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Houston Moores website
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Program Overview
The music program at Houston Moores is large in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Houston Moores supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Houston Moores website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Houston Moores can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Houston Moores website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Houston Moores
Students at Houston Moores can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, jazz, music education, music theory, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Houston Moores website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Houston Moores is selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.6. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Houston Moores is Dec 1 (priority) of each year.
Visit the Houston Moores website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Houston Moores, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Houston Moores website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Moores School sits in Houston's Museum District, adjacent to the Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera, in a major international city with extraordinary cultural diversity and growing music industry presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston Moores hard to get into?
Admission to Houston Moores is considered selective for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Houston Moores?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Houston Moores.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Houston Moores?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Houston Moores?
Admitted students at Houston Moores have an average GPA of 3.6. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Houston Moores?
The application deadline for Houston Moores is Dec 1 (priority), with live auditions typically held Jan–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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