Admission, Audition, and Scholarship Information 2007-2008 (for students entering Fall 08 or Spring 09)

(2008-09 audition dates)

In addition to the standard TCU Undergraduate student application procedure, admission to the School of Music requires the following additional requirements:

1. A complete résumé, to include:
   
   • Names/Addresses of your high school
   • Names/Addresses of your high school band/orchestra/choir director(s)
   • Names/Addresses of your private music teacher(s)
   • Honors and awards received
   • Work experience and/or musical performance experience
   • List of all music courses taken at the high school level
   • List of solo and small ensemble repertoire studied/performed (Composers should list all compositions)
     
2. A one-page, double-spaced typewritten or word-processed essay describing the part music plays in your life, and why you wish to study music at the university level.
   
3. Two letters of recommendation attesting to your musical accomplishments and ability (may or may not be those letters submitted for general university admission – copies of both letters must be sent to the School of Music Office).
   
4. A completed Audition Request Application [this can be completed online (below) or downloaded and mailed with your résumé and essay].
   
5. Audition before a faculty committee in your proposed major area (instrumental, vocal, or composition). Preferably the audition will be live. A pre-recorded tape or CD audition may be permitted if permission is obtained from the relevant faculty. Specific audition requirements are available from the Area Director.

   Once completed, please send your materials to:

   Texas Christian University
   School of Music
   TCU Box 297500
   Fort Worth, TX 76129
   Attn: Ms. Sue Ott

   The School of Music recommends that all applicants send their materials First Class Mail and utilize the USPS’s Delivery Confirmation Service.

   Please note: Auditions will not be scheduled until the School of Music has received the applicant’s résumé, essay and Audition Request Application.

If accepted as a music major, all new students will be tested in the area of music literacy. This exam, given at the beginning of the fall semester, is designed to assess music theory and ear training skills. In addition, incoming students will be interviewed, and their keyboard skills assessed, for the purpose of placement in the appropriate level piano class.

Scholarships

There are many scholarship opportunities available to TCU music students. In order to be considered for an ACADEMIC scholarship, your completed TCU admission application as well as teacher and counselor evaluations must be postmarked no later than December 15. MUSIC scholarships are evaluated by audition until March 15, but the School of Music strongly encourages all applicants to complete the standard TCU admission procedure before December 15, to ensure that prospective students are considered for all ACADEMIC and MUSIC scholarship opportunities.

Please note: Final admission into the TCU School of Music as a music major will not be considered until the performance audition has been completed, all supporting materials have been submitted, AND the student has been fully admitted to TCU.

(2008-09 audition dates)

One audition will suffice for acceptance and consideration for scholarships.

Take me to the undergraduate audition request forms now:

Nordan Young Artist Award
Winds/Percussion
Choral/Vocal
Strings
Piano and Organ
Composition