Prospective Students
- Becoming a Music Major
- Graduate Degree Program: Master of Music
- UnderGrad Admissions Checklist
- Kodály Certification and Kodály M.M. Program
- College Admission Requirements
Online Resources
Becoming a Music Major
Audition and/or interview required for admission to all graduate and undergraduate programs.
2011-12 Audition Admission Schedule
Instrumental / Vocal / Keyboard:
- deadlines for receipt of Audition Request AND supporting documents
(resume and recommendation letters) is TWO WEEKS prior to the audition date!
All Deadlines have passed. Online submissions begin approximately September 15.
Preparation for Audition: Undergraduate
- Submit the Undergraduate Online Admission and Audition Request
- Choose music suggested by Undergraduate Audition Repertoire
- Submit recommendation forms and resume (see UnderGrad Admissions Checklist)
- Prepare for Music Theory Diagnostic & Aural Skills Test
- Sound Recording Technology - SRT - You must submit a separate application
(due March 1) - Jazz Studies Majors must include a separate jazz audition as well as the general audition
- The Voice Area requires a separate audition sheet, downloadable below. Please print out the appropriate form (Undergraduate or Graduate), complete the top portion of the form, and mail to:
Nancy Harris
School of Music Auditions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Musical Theatre students should also complete the form. It is imperative that you return this form to us no later than one week prior to your scheduled audition. Failure to do so will delay your check-in and audition. If you have any questions about this form, please contact the Voice Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Mungo at sm58@txstate.edu
Preparation for Audition: Graduate
- Submit the Graduate Online Interview and Audition Request
- Submit recommendation forms and resume (see Graduate Admissions Checklist)
- Audition Day: Registration: between 8:30am - 9:00am
(Those who register first, audition first) - Access current dates here: Current Audition Dates
- General Meeting: 9:00am
- Auditions begin: 9:30am Theory diagnostic & aural skills test
NOTE: Live auditions are preferred; however, those prospective music students unable to audition in person due to geographic distance from campus may submit an audio or video cassette recording representative of their performing abilities.
Deadline for tape submission is April 1 (Fall admission) or November 1 (Spring admission). Theory diagnostic test will be given during the week before classes begin.
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