Becoming an Undergraduate Music Major

This program provides a general liberal arts overview of music and is combined with a minor or second major of the students choosing to lead to careers in a variety of fields. Potential careers opportunities/fields including music business, music therapy (NOTE: This degree is not the equivalent of a Bachelors degree in Music Therapy. Students must transfer to a full degree granting program prior to graduation and/or complete additional certifications through another institution in order to receive a Music Therapy degree or accreditation.), music history/ethnomusicology, entertainment law, music ministry, arts administration, and music journalism, just to name a few.

Required Media/Documents

• Vocalists must upload a pre-screen video(s) based on your admission level (music freshman vs music transfer). Details can be found on the Audition Requirements link (see link above the degree plan boxes) under vocalists - freshman - classical or vocalists - transfers (sophomores & juniors).
  • A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.  
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).
  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.
• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with a link and instructions to submit their recommendation.
  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

This program leads to teacher certification for public schools, grades K-12. Areas of concentration include choral, band, and orchestra with all areas achieving elementary competencies.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to this concentration in the BM - Music Studies degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Media/Documents

• A pre-screen video(s) based on your admission level (music freshman vs music transfer). Details can be found on the Audition Requirements link (just above the degree plan boxes) under vocalists - freshman - classical or vocalists - transfers (sophomores & juniors).
  • A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.  
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).
  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.
• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.
  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.
• A 250-500 word written statement answering the question "Why do you want to teach music?" 

Transfer Students

• The Music Studies area requires a GPA of 2.85 or higher. If your GPA is close to a 2.85, consult with one of our Music Education faculty (see Faculty Directory for contact information) prior to submitting your application.

This program leads to teacher certification for public schools, grades K-12 and is ideal for vocalists who want balanced studies in choral and mariachi music. Areas of concentration include choral, band, and orchestra with all areas achieving elementary competencies with an emphasis in mariachi education.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Music Studies degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Media/Documents

• A pre-screen video(s) of you playing Son de la Negra on your mariachi instrument (any part is acceptable).
  • A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.  
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).
  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.
• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.
  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.
• A 250-500 word written statement answering the question "Why do you want to teach music?".

Transfer Students

• The Music Studies area requires a GPA of 2.85 or higher. If your GPA is close to a 2.85, consult with one of our Music Education faculty (see Faculty Directory for contact information) prior to submitting your application.

This program leads to teacher certification for public schools, grades K-12 for all mariachi instrumentalists and vocalists. Areas of concentration include choral, band, and orchestra with all areas achieving elementary competencies with a concentrated focus on mariachi education.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Music Studies degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Media/Documents

• A pre-screen video(s) of you playing Son de la Negra on your mariachi instrument (any part is acceptable).
  • A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.  
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).
  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.
• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.
  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.
• A 250-500 word written statement answering the question "Why do you want to teach music?".

Transfer Students

• The Music Studies area requires a GPA of 2.85 or higher. If your GPA is close to a 2.85, consult with one of our Music Education faculty (see Faculty Directory for contact information) prior to submitting your application.

This program leads to teacher certification for public schools, grades K-12. Areas of concentration include choral, band, and orchestra with all areas achieving elementary competencies.

• An optional minor in Jazz (18 hours) can be added to this concentration. Courses in jazz theory and improvisation, jazz ensemble participation, jazz history, and jazz pedagogy make up the Jazz minor.
• An optional minor in Mariachi (18 hours) can be added to this concentration. Courses in mariachi ensemble, arranging, vihuela & guitarron techniques, mariachi history, and other mariachi techniques make up the Mariachi minor.
• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Music Studies degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Documents

• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

• A 250-500 word written statement answering the question "Why do you want to teach music?".

Transfer Students

• The Music Studies area requires a GPA of 2.85 or higher. If your GPA is close to a 2.85, consult with one of our Music Education faculty (see Faculty Directory for contact information) prior to submitting your application.

This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Performance degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Documents

• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Performance degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Documents

• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Performance degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Documents

• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Performance degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Documents

• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas.

• An optional minor in Opera (20 hours) can be added to this concentration. Courses in opera, acting/theatre, dance, and language (Italian, French, or German) make up the Opera minor.
• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BM - Performance degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Required Media/Documents

• A pre-screen video(s) based on your admission level (music freshman vs music transfer). Details can be found on the Audition Requirements link (see the link above the degree plan boxes) under vocalists - freshman - classical or vocalists - transfers (sophomores & juniors). 
  • A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.  
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Two email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

The Sound Recording Technology (SRT) program is the only one of its kind in the Southwest. It trains students to enter into the recording industry in various capacities. Potential careers include music producers, live sound technicians, and post-production editors. Please visit the SRT website for complete information.

• An optional minor in Music Composition (18 hours) can be added to the BS - Sound Recording Technology degree program. Courses in advanced theory, applied composition, and electronic music make up the Composition minor.

Note: Percussionists interested in the SRT degree program may audition on classical percussion instruments or on Drum Set only. However, if a student completes a classical percussion audition and is accepted into the SRT program, their applied lessons will be exclusively on Drum Set.

Required Media/Documents

• Vocalists must upload a pre-screen video(s) based on your admission level (music freshman vs music transfer). Details can be found on the Audition Requirements link (see link above the degree plan boxes) under vocalists - freshman - classical or vocalists - transfers (sophomores & juniors). 
• All applicants must upload a SRT pre-screen video (60 seconds minimum – 90 seconds maximum)
  • Discuss why you think this is an appropriate major for you. You can address this in any way you choose; including, but not limited to: your background, experiences, career goals, academics, musicianship, equipment you own or have access to, or personal issues. What do you think are the most important things we need to know about you? It is imperative that you organize your thoughts to present a compelling presentation.
  • Acceptable formats (either raw files or URLs): MPEG4, Vimeo or YouTube. No DVD, Blu-Ray, or optical discs will be accepted. The quality of the video is not used in the selection process. It is recommended that you use the built in web-cam in a laptop, a cell phone, or any other device capable of capturing both audio and video.
• A current resume in either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Be sure your resume includes an objective statement, all music honors, awards, and/or productions you have participated in, academic awards, organizations (e.g. National Honor Society), and any work/volunteer experience. 
• Your unofficial transcript(s) in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format (for freshmen = High School transcript; for transfers/current TXST students = High School transcript (if available) and all College/University transcript(s)).

  • The School of Music is unable to see your official transcript(s) that you send to University Admissions.

• Three email addresses of music directors/applied lesson instructors and/or professional music or educational/occupational persons who have agreed to submit a positive and descriptive recommendation in support of your admission. They will receive an email request from Acceptd with directions on submitting their recommendation.

  • Your recommendation letters do not need to be included before you submit your application, however, we appreciate their submission by your audition date.

A decision as to whether you will be invited to our live auditions and interviews with the Voice and Sound Recording Faculty on the date that you selected will be made as soon as possible after your application is submitted.