Harding University Department of Music

915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, Arkansas 72149
501.279.4343
admissions@harding.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal
Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental
Bachelor of Music in Piano in Performance

About the program

Whether you aspire to become a professional performer or a music educator, to continue graduate studies in music, or to simply enhance your musical abilities and interest, the Harding University Department of Music has something for you! Our comprehensive music program, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, offers undergraduate degrees in music and music education. Highly qualified faculty members will take a personal interest in your musical and spiritual development. We invite you to become part of the Harding music community.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas has an acceptance rate of around 45–54%

Faculty

Jay Walls
Cynthia T. Carrell
Scott Carrell
J. Warren Casey
Eric Colgrove
Andrew Cook
Laura Eads
Chuck Hicks
Kelly Neill
Susan E. Shirel

Review: NOISES OFF at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre

by Guest Author, August 11, 2025

I’ve always been told how beautiful the Ulrey Performing Arts Center on the Harding University campus was, but I finally saw it for myself when I attended Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Noises Off, which has one more weekend coming up August 21–23.

Review: BLITHE SPIRIT at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre

by Theresa Bertram, June 20, 2024

Dinner and a show? It’s the best combination, which is why I love going to The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre on the Harding University Campus in Searcy.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Harding University
Show	Dates	Theater
Moments	4/14/2022 – 4/16/2022	Harding University
ANTIGONE	2/11/2022 – 2/19/2022	Harding University
Elf the Musical	10/22/2021 – 10/23/2021	Harding University
The Giver	3/28/2019 – 3/30/2019	Harding University
Check on Chekhov	2/15/2019 – 1/26/2019	Harding University
It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play	12/6/2018 – 12/8/2018	Harding University