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Amarillo College

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Audition format

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Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

General Music AS planning option for students who are still choosing a primary transfer pathway

AC requires every music major to declare an instrument or voice as the major performance area

Four semesters of ensemble, theory/ear training, recital attendance, applied instruction, and piano study

Degree Flexibility

Built for transfer into Texas four-year music programs in performance, education, business, therapy, technology, or composition

Students are advised based on the university to which they plan to transfer

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

7.4K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,670

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,880

Before aid

Average net price

$4,600

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · actx.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 7:57 PM

Program Highlights

Training

General Music AS planning option for students who are still choosing a primary transfer pathway

AC requires every music major to declare an instrument or voice as the major performance area

Four semesters of ensemble, theory/ear training, recital attendance, applied instruction, and piano study

Degree Flexibility

Built for transfer into Texas four-year music programs in performance, education, business, therapy, technology, or composition

Students are advised based on the university to which they plan to transfer

Program Highlights

Training

General Music AS planning option for students who are still choosing a primary transfer pathway

AC requires every music major to declare an instrument or voice as the major performance area

Four semesters of ensemble, theory/ear training, recital attendance, applied instruction, and piano study

Degree Flexibility

Built for transfer into Texas four-year music programs in performance, education, business, therapy, technology, or composition

Students are advised based on the university to which they plan to transfer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire

Prepare two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument or voice

Contact the appropriate AC applied private lesson teacher for specific repertoire guidance

Scales & Technique

Be ready to demonstrate scales, etudes/studies, and repertoire standard for your primary instrument

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply via Apply Texas or the AC enrollment portal

Free application (no fee)

Rolling admissions

Scholarship Priority Dates

Friday, April 10, 2026: 4:00-6:00 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026: 9:00 AM-Noon

Friday, May 8, 2026: 4:00-6:00 PM

Individual appointments also available

Placement

Complete the AC Foundation General Scholarship Application before auditioning for scholarship consideration

The music audition includes a short theory and aural-skills placement diagnostic for course placement only, not admission

Students who do not pre-test out are enrolled in Summer MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

All prospective music students must schedule a faculty meeting before enrolling

The audition/meeting supports placement and music scholarship consideration; Amarillo College itself is open admission

Any instrument or voice audition is welcome

Audition Expectations

Prepare two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument or voice

Be ready to demonstrate scales, etudes/studies, and repertoire standard for your primary instrument

Contact the appropriate AC applied private lesson teacher for specific repertoire recommendations

Contact

Music Department: (806) 371-5340

Email: tljackson26@actx.edu

Location: Rm. 304, Washington Street Campus, Music Building

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available for music majors and non-music majors participating in ensembles/lessons

Priority consideration given to students who audition by the published priority dates

Complete the AC Foundation General Scholarship Application before auditioning

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

7.4K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,670

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,880

Before aid

Average net price

$4,600

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · actx.edu College Scorecard

Training

General Music AS planning option for students who are still choosing a primary transfer pathway

AC requires every music major to declare an instrument or voice as the major performance area

Four semesters of ensemble, theory/ear training, recital attendance, applied instruction, and piano study

Degree Flexibility

Built for transfer into Texas four-year music programs in performance, education, business, therapy, technology, or composition

Students are advised based on the university to which they plan to transfer

Updated Aug 27, 7:57 PM

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