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Audition Information

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2023-2024 Audition Dates

December 2, 2023

January 27, 2024

February 24, 2024

March 23, 2024

An audition is required for consideration of acceptance into all music degrees.

All audition dates above are for Fall 2024 acceptance consideration only.

If you are interested in Spring 2024 consideration, 

follow the instructions under Step 2 on this page:

https://www.music.txstate.edu/prospectivestudents/BecomingaMusicMajor.html

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Preparation for Audition

 

Keyboard: BM - Performance Major

  • Solos: THREE (3) contrasting works (one being a sonata) contrasting works chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods.
  • Sight-reading: Required. The ability to read without interruption in a steady tempo will be tested.
  • Memorization is required for all students applying to any degree program on piano. 
  • Renditions and covers of popular music will not be accepted in place of classical music selections.

Keyboard: BA and SRT Majors

  • Solos: TWO (2) contrasting works chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. Renditions and covers of popular music will not be accepted in place of classical music selections.
  • Sight-reading: Required. The ability to read without interruption in a steady tempo will be tested.
  • Memorization is required for all students applying to any degree program on piano.
  • Renditions and covers of popular music will not be accepted in place of classical music selections.

 

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  • Prepare for Music Theory Diagnostic & Aural Skills Test
  • Audition Day: Registration: between 8:30am - 9:00am
  • General Meeting: 9:00am
  • Auditions begin: 9:30am Theory diagnostic & aural skills test