Admissions: Checklist for
the Undergraduate Music Program

Step 1: Complete the University Undergraduate Admission Application:

• Texas State Admissions:
  Website:
  http://www.admission.TxState.edu/
  Phone: (512) 245-2364
   
• International Student Admissions:
  Website:
  http://www.admissions.TxState.edu/_undergrad/Internat/home.htm
   
• Texas Common On-line application:
  Website:
  www.applytexas.org

Step 2: Complete the Music Audition Application:

• Submit the online Audition Request Form to reserve an audition date
  (a confirmation e-mail or letter will be sent within one week)
   
• Download the printable TxState School of Music Undergraduate Recommendation Form
  For your convenience, there are 2 formats to choose from, Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF, or a Microsoft Word document.

(2 recommendations, one music & one non-music, with signatures are required)
 

Step 3: Send Audition supporting documents (resume, recommendation letters, etc.)
            to the School of Music via mail or fax:

Documents are due one week before selected audition date!

Address:	School of Music: Auditions Texas State University-San Marcos 601 University Drive San Marcos , TX 76666	Fax:	(512) 245-8181
Include the following items:	1. Resume 2. Letters of Recommendation

Step 4 : Audition & Preparation

• Choose music suggested by Undergraduate Audition Repertoire
   
• Prepare for Music Theory Diagnostic & Aural Skills Test
   
• Audition Day:
  • Registration: between 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Those who register first, audition first
  • 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.

Step 5 : Acceptance to Texas State & School of Music

• Texas State Acceptance
  • The acceptance process usually takes 6-8 weeks
  • Residence Life will send application after acceptance
  • Orientation packets are sent in early May
  • Orientation website - check for useful info
  • Each student will meet with the Undergraduate Music Advisor during orientation to determine class schedules
  • Students will register for classes during orientation
• School of Music Acceptance
  • Acceptance to the School of Music is contingent upon admission to the University. Please refer to University Admissions policies for admissions requirements
  • Within two weeks of auditioning, you will be notified of School of Music acceptance. NOTE: If you have not already been accepted to TxState or even applied, this process will be delayed
  • Return Acceptance Confirmation form
  • Attend summer orientation (see above)