Prospective Students
How to Apply
2025 Audition Dates: January 25, February 22, March 8, April 12
To apply for admission to the School of Music at Texas A&M University-Kingsville you must do the
following:
- Apply to the University through ApplyTexas.org
- For all students seeking financial aid, submit a FAFSA
- It is best to do this before you audition
- Submit a School of Music Audition Application Form
- Contact your major area professor to confirm your audition date
- Complete your School of Music Audition
- Please see the Audition Requirements for your specific voice/instrument
- Submit either a Letter of Recommendation or a Recommendation Form from one of the following: Your Band Director, Choir Director, Orchestra Director, or Private Music Teacher
- Take the Music Theory Entrance Exam (optional)
- If you are going to be in the Marching Band, register at the TAMUK Band Web Page
- Enroll in and attend a TAMUK Hoggie Days
Music, B.M. - Instrumental with Teaching Certification Music, B.M. - Performance Instrumental-Jazz Studies Music, B.M. - Performance Instrumental-Piano Pedagogy Music, B.M. - Performance Instrumental Music, B.M. - Performance-Voice Music, B.M. - Vocal with Teaching Certification Music, B.M. - Sound Recording Technology
Graduate
Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, The Texas A&M-Kingsville School of Music offers a Master of Music degree with concentrations in music education, performance, and conducting. The MM degrees are each 36-hour programs. There are various concentrations within each of these degree programs:
M.M. Music Education with concentrations in Instrumental Education, Vocal Education, and Elementary Music Education.
- The degree is structured with the busy music educator in mind
- The degree can be completed in three consecutive summers with our intensive 2-week summer courses (4 courses each summer).
- The degree has 15 hours of core music classes and 18 hours of specialization courses in the student’s area of concentration. The degree will be completed with a 3 credit-hour final research project.
M.M. Music Performance with concentrations in Instrumental Performance and Vocal Performance
- The degree is taught in the traditional 2 year – long semester – format.
- The degree has 18 hours of core music classes and electives, 12 hours of applied lessons, and 3 hours of ensembles. The degree will be completed with a 3 credit-hour final Graduate Recital.
M.M. Music Conducting with concentrations in Wind Conducting and Choral Conducting
- The degree is taught in the traditional 2 year, long semester format.
- The degree has 21 hours of core music classes, conducting-related classes and electives, 9 hours of applied conducting lessons, and 3 hours of ensembles. The degree will be completed with a 3 credit-hour Graduate Recital.
Graduate School Of Music Audition Application
Graduate Assistantship/Scholarship Application
Undergraduate Applicants
The Texas A&M University-Kingsville School of Music has 5 audition days to choose from. Select the day that will work best for you and specify that date on your department application form. If you are unable to attend one of these audition dates, please contact the professor for your voice/instrument.
- February 4, 2023
- February 18, 2023
- March 4, 2023
- April 1, 2023
Select your instrument or voice from the pull-down menu for specific audition requirements or for contact information for the instructor.
Schedule
8:30-9:00 Registration in the School of Music Building Lobby
9:00-10:00 Student/Parent Meeting with School of Music Director in the Performance Hall
10:00-11:30 Auditions – Specific time and location will be provided at Registration
11:30-1:00 Music Theory/Ear Training Entrance Exams – Location will be provided at Registration
(Representatives from University Admissions and Financial Aid will also be on hand to answer questions)
To begin the audition process, please view the Application Checklist to ensure that all the admission requirements for the music department are met.
- 2023 Music Audition Online Registration
- About the School of Music and Checklist
- 2023 Auditions Requirements by Performance Areas
- 2023 Audition Recommendation Form
Graduate Applicants
Graduate School Of Music Audition Application
Graduate Assistantship/Scholarship Application
Graduate Audition Requirements
Scholarships
Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers numerous scholarships as well as other forms of financial aid. Music Scholarships are based upon musical talent and potential as displayed through a music scholarship audition. Scholarship auditions take place on the A&M-Kingsville campus and can be scheduled at any time during the year by contacting the School of Music and the appropriate applied music faculty member. Please see the music faculty listings to contact the appropriate faculty member.
The following list of scholarships is awarded by the School of Music. Additionally, other forms of financial aid such as grants, loans, and campus employment may be available. Contact us for more information
Music Major Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors (or minors) who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition
Amount: $600 to $1,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.75 GPA overall; 2.75 GPA each semester; 3.0 in music courses; minimum grade of C in all music courses; grade of A or B in major area of applied concentration; grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Music Scholarship Fund
All-State Musician Scholarships
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors (or minors) who Meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition; former member of All-State honor ensemble
Amount: $1,500 - $2,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.75 GPA overall; 2.75 GPA each semester; 3.0 in music courses; minimum grade of C in all music courses; grade of A or B in major area of applied concentration; grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: 5-10 per year
Funded By: Music Scholarship Fund
Music Ensemble Scholarships
Description: Monetary scholarships given to university students who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; successful audition
Amount: $400 to $2,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: Grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Music Scholarship Fund TAMUK Band, Choir Scholarships
Mildred M. Talbert Music Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors (or minors) who Meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition
Amount: $600 to $2,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.75 GPA overall; 2.75 GPA each semester; 3.0 in music courses; minimum grade of C in all music courses; grade of A or B in major area of applied concentration; grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Mildred M. Talbert Music Endowment
Kay Clayton Memorial Music Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors (or minors) who Meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition
Amount: $600 to $2,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.75 GPA overall; 2.75 GPA each semester; 3.0 in music courses; minimum grade of C in all music courses; grade of A or B in major area of applied concentration; grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Kay Clayton Music Endowment
Betty Baker Memorial Music Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors (or minors) who Meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition
Amount: $600 to $2,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.75 GPA overall; 2.75 GPA each semester; 3.0 in music courses; minimum grade of C in all music courses; grade of A or B in major area of applied concentration; grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Betty Baker Music Endowment
Marlowe and Lois Thomas String Scholarships
Description: Monetary scholarships given to university string students who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; successful audition; play violin, viola, cello or double bass
Amount: $500 to $1,000 per year
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: Grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: Varies
Funded By: Marlowe and Lois Thomas Scholarship Fund
Tillie Bain Davis Piano Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarship given to a piano major demonstrating the most improvement from the previous semester
Eligibility: Full-time music major; recommended and selected by the piano faculty
Amount: $500 per year
Application: Piano faculty chooses the student from among the current piano majors
Renewable: Yes
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: One
Funded By: Tillie Bain Davis Music Scholarship Fund
Noemi Lopez ’89 Memorial Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarship given to a sophomore, junior or senior music major
Eligibility: Full-time music major; Preference given to a string or piano major; Preference given to a student with DCI experience; recommended and selected by string and piano faculty
Amount: $1,000 per year
Application: String and Piano faculty chooses the student from among current music majors
Renewable: No
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: 1-2 per year
Funded By: Noemi Lopez ’89 Memorial Scholarship Fund with Arrington Match
Kingsville Music Club Scholarships
Description: Monetary scholarships given to the outstanding freshman music major and the outstanding upperclassman music major
Eligibility: Full-time music major; 3.0 GPA; recommended and selected by music faculty
Amount: $200
Application: Faculty chooses the students from among the current music majors
Renewable: No
When Given: Second Tuesday in April; Student must perform at the April meeting of the Kingsville Music Club
No. Given: Two
Funded By: Kingsville Music Club
Texas Jazz Festival Jazz Scholarship
Description: Monetary scholarship given to an outstanding jazz student
Eligibility: Jazz student; recommended and selected by jazz faculty
Amount: $1,000
Application: Jazz Faculty chooses the students from among the current jazz students
Renewable: No
When Given: Fall/Spring semesters
No. Given: One
Funded By: Texas Jazz Festival Society