Audition Information
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2022-2023 Audition Dates
December 3, 2022
January 28, 2023
February 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
An audition is required for consideration of acceptance into all music degrees.
All audition dates above are for Fall 2023 acceptance consideration only.
If you are interested in Spring 2023 consideration, visit this page
and follow the instructions under Step 2
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
(Those who register first, audition first) - General Meeting: 9:00am
- Auditions begin: 9:30am Theory diagnostic & aural skills test