School of Music Audition

Audition Process

A student that desires to become a music major must perform an Entrance Audition for acceptance into the School of Music.

  1. _____ Choose a day to perform your audition. Auditions for wind, percussion, string, keyboard and vocal applicants are held on selected Saturdays throughout the year on the campus of Sam Houston State University. School of Music audition dates are:
    • January 26, 2008 (Saturday)
    • February 2, 2008 (Saturday)
    • February 23, 2008 (Saturday)

    Audition selections should meet the criteria found on the Audition Material page.

    We strongly encourage you to schedule an audition for one of the listed dates. Students who are unable to attend the audition days listed may not qualify for scholarship consideration. In the event you are absolutely unable to audition on one of the official audition days, each individual discipline may be able to schedule an on-campus audition by calling (936) 294-1360.

    Please note: Due to the number of vocal applicants, private auditions are strongly discouraged and will only be held under special circumstances.

  2. _____ Complete an Audition Request form to let us know what day you wish to come.
  3. _____ Contact an applied music instructor from the appropriate area (Winds, Percussion, Strings, Voice, Keyboard). Introduce yourself to the instructor, ask any questions you have related either to the entrance audition or about studying music at Sam Houston State University.
  4. _____ Complete and return to the School of Music, prior to your audition day, a completed Application for Admission and Scholarship. The completed form MUST be received before an audition date can be confirmed.
  5. _____ Go to the Music Scholarships web page for more information on scholarships.

All forms on this page are in PDF format. Each can be read with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.