Future Red Wolves
Welcome, future A-State flutists! Once you become a member of our community, you’re part of our flute family for life. Our group of collaborative, driven flutists work together to improve their performance skills, develop their own unique musical voice and sense of artistry, and build strengths in all kinds of musical contexts.
With all of the opportunities to learn and grow at A-State, if you can dream it, we’re here to help you do it!
Future Red Wolves
Welcome, future A-State flutists! Once you become a member of our community, you’re part of our flute family for life. Our group of collaborative, driven flutists work together to improve their performance skills, develop their own unique musical voice and sense of artistry, and build strengths in all kinds of musical contexts.
With all of the opportunities to learn and grow at A-State, if you can dream it, we’re here to help you do it!
Why Should You Study Flute at A-State?
Comprehensive Flute Education
Flute courses at A-State are designed to give you all the tools you need to thrive as a 21st-century music professional. This includes everything from flute pedagogy, experience playing piccolo, alto, and bass flute, professional development, social media training, time management and goal-setting skills, and more.
Diverse Music Experiences & Opportunities
Flutists throughout history have been lucky enough to enjoy incredible flute repertoire. In Flute Lessons, Flute and Chamber Ensembles, and Recitals, we explore styles and characters from all the musical eras, including cadenzas and ornamentation from the Baroque Era to the extended techniques of the Modern Era.
Lifelong Friends & Supporters
At A-State, flutists look out for one another and help each other grow and thrive as we take on new challenges in college and beyond. When we audition for chair positions or performance opportunities, it is founded in the idea that we can only compete with ourselves and the musician we were yesterday, not one another. We are proud of our collaborative and compassionate atmosphere because it inspires musicians to reach heights they didn’t know were possible!
World-Class Education You Can Afford
A-State’s Music Department is consistently ranked as one of Arkansas’s top music programs, and our low tuition, low cost of living, and generous music scholarships also makes it incredibly good value. Students from all neighboring states like Missouri and Tennessee receive in-state tuition! The education and training you will receive as a Red Wolf is top-tier, as you make use of our highly sought-after Music Facilities while receiving daily instruction from over 35 world-class music professors.
Degrees Offered
Master of Music in Music Performance
Graduate students receive advanced, specialized instruction towards developing a career as a performer or college professor. This degree culminates in a graduate recital and prepares students to enter the professional sphere.
Master of Music in Music Education
This is advanced study for music educators in the public schools who already have their initial certification. Classes are scheduled to allow degree completion either as a full-time or part-time student.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Students become certified to teach music in grades K-12 in the state of Arkansas as band director, choir director, or general music teacher. Students can also continue on to a Masters in Performance or Music Education.
BAchelor of Music in Music Performance
Students receive rigorous training to prepare them for specialized careers such as orchestral or freelancing performer, composer, or university professor. Most students receiving a BM will then pursue a graduate degree in their field (i.e. Master of Music).
Bachelor of Arts
This degree is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in art-related fields. Students with a BA can enjoy arts administration jobs such as working for orchestras, performance venues, and educational outreach organizations.
Minor in Music
A minor in music provides students with a comprehensive music education while pursuing a non-music related degree. It includes core classes like flute lessons, ensembles, music theory and history, and many of the same opportunities that music majors enjoy!
Life as a Flute Student
Music Classes & Rehearsals
As a music major, students attend music classes every day that help enrich their musical knowledge and performance skills. Courses include weekly private flute lessons, chamber music and large ensemble rehearsals, music theory and history classes, keyboard skills, and more.
Students see each other often in these core music classes, which is a great opportunity to get to know other future professionals and form new chamber groups of all kinds of instrumentation!
Daily Practice & Regular Performances
Majoring in music is a bigger commitment than playing in high school band, but this increased dedication and practice time is an investment in your skills and your future in music! Students will immerse themselves in their craft and can expect to practice multiple hours a day as their mindset transitions from “music is my hobby” to “music is my career.”
Students will have plenty of opportunities to showcase their growing set of advanced skills as they perform in the weekly Flute Studio Class, the Music Department Tuesday Recital Series, Flute Studio Recitals, and their own degree recitals.
Flute Club & Social Events
Because we work hard in lessons and the practice room, we balance the challenges with fun and inclusive group activities! We have regular social events for flutists, including food, games, and movies; hiking at Craighead Park; and our annual Holiday Party, where we make ornaments and winter hats for our flutes!
Admissions & How To Apply
To be a music major or to be awarded a music scholarship at A-State (non-music majors are also eligible for music scholarships), students must be accepted into both the University and the Department of Music. Here’s how to get started!
Step 1
Apply to the University
Apply to Arkansas State University by visiting the link below.
You will need to submit your official high school transcripts, official ACT/SAT scores, vaccination records, and the $30 application fee. Create an account to get started!
Step 2
Complete the Music Audition and Scholarship form
Every eligible student in the A-State ensembles, both music majors and non-music majors, receives some type of scholarship, which can total nearly $5,000 per year! Students must fill out the A-State Music Audition & Scholarship Form to schedule an audition.
Auditions may occur on our scheduled Audition Days (Jan. 28 or Mar. 11) or by individual appointment by contacting Dr. Hoeckley. Apply before April 1 to be considered for a scholarship without being placed on the waitlist.
Step 3
Visit Campus and Schedule a Lesson with Dr. Hoeckley
The best way to learn about the flute program at A-State is to visit campus! During your visit, you can:
- Schedule a complimentary lesson with Dr. Hoeckley
- Meet the current flute students
- Sit in on ensemble rehearsals or lessons
- Tour the campus and Music Department
- Take home free A-State swag!
Admissions & How To Apply
To be a music major or to be awarded a music scholarship at A-State (non-music majors are also eligible for music scholarships), students must be accepted into both the University and the Department of Music. Here’s how to get started!
Step 1
Apply to the University
Apply to Arkansas State University with the button below.
You will need to submit your official high school transcripts, official ACT/SAT scores, vaccination records, and the $30 application fee. Create an account to get started!
Step 2
Complete the Music Audition & Scholarship form
Every eligible student in the A-State ensembles, both music majors and non-music majors, receives some type of scholarship, which can total nearly $5,000 per year! Students must fill out the A-State Music Audition & Scholarship Form to schedule an audition. Auditions may occur on our scheduled Audition Days (Jan. 28 or Mar. 11) or by individual appointment by contacting Dr. Hoeckley. Apply before April 1 to be considered for a scholarship without being placed on the waitlist.
Step 3
Visit Campus & Schedule a Lesson with Dr. Hoeckley
The best way to learn about the flute program at A-State is to visit campus! During your visit, you can:
- Schedule a complimentary lesson with Dr. Hoeckley
- Meet the current flute students
- Sit in on ensemble rehearsals or lessons
- Tour the campus and Music Department
- Take home free A-State swag!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application fee to audition for a music scholarship?
No, it is completely free to audition! The only application fee required is to apply to Arkansas State University ($30). Schedule your music scholarship audition with the quick link!
What will I need to play in my audition?
Undergraduate applicants should prepare one lyrical and one technical solo or etude. (ASBOA All-State etudes meet these requirements.) You will also be asked to play the Major and chromatic scales (2-3 octaves when possible) and a short sight-reading excerpt.
When is the scholarship audition deadline?
Priority consideration is given to those who audition prior to April 1st, so we recommend you audition before this date! Scholarship auditions are also available until the Fall semester begins.
Can Dr. Hoeckley Help me prepare for my audition?
Yes! All prospective students are encouraged to schedule a lesson with Dr. Hoeckley! She can help you improve your audition materials and increase your chances of earning a more substantial scholarship package. shoeckley@astate.edu
When are the scheduled audition dates?
Students can audition on February 29 and March 9, 2024, or schedule an alternative audition date here!
Schedule a Campus Visit
A-State Fine Arts Building
2412 Quapaw Way, Jonesboro, AR 72401
