To apply for admission to the Music Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville you must do the
following:
Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s, Department of Music offers a Master of Music degree with specializations in both music education and performance.
The Master of Music in Music Education and the Master of Music in Music Performance are both 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.
M.M. Music Performance with concentrations in Instrumental Performance and Vocal Performance
The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Music Department has 4 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.
Select your instrument or voice from the pull-down menu for specific audition requirements or for contact information for the instructor.
8:30-9:00 Registration in the Bellamah Music Building Lobby
9:00-10:00 Student/Parent Meeting with Music Department Chair in the Music Building Recital 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
1:00 Meet and Greet with Faculty in the Bellamah Music Building Lobby
(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.
Description: Monetary scholarships given to full-time music majors who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major; successful audition
Amount: $300 to $1,000 per semester
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.5 GPA overall; 2.5 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
Given: First week of each Fall and Spring semester
No. Given: Varies
Description: Dormitory room scholarships given to full-time music majors for two years 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: Dormitory room each semester for two years, equivalent to @$2,000 per semester
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: Scholarship is given for the long semesters in the first two years; 2.5 GPA overall; 2.5 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
Given: Prior to start of each Fall and Spring semester
No. Given: Ten per year
Description: Monetary scholarships given to university students who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; successful audition
Amount: $200 to $1,500 per semester
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: Grade of A or B in major ensemble
When Given: First week of each Fall and Spring semester
No. Given: Varies
Description: Monetary scholarships given to string students who meet the eligibility and audition criteria
Eligibility: Accepted into the university; full-time music major or orchestra member; successful audition; play violin, viola, cello or double bass
Amount: $300 to $1,000 per semester
Application: Successful audition; music scholarship application, one letter of recommendation
Renewable: 2.5 GPA overall; 2.5 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: First week of each Fall and Spring semester
No. Given: Varies
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
