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East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Choral

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Worship Studies major integrating biblical faith, musicianship, and ministry leadership

Training

Choral applied concentration: twelve semester hours of applied performance specialization, with Class Piano I, II, and III as secondary performance study

Coursework includes Leading Worship, Planning Worship, Worship Music, Worship of God, and Worship Media and Technology

Two-semester Practicum for Music Ministry (I and II) culminates in planning and presenting a full worship service

Facilities

Choral-concentration students may perform in the auditioned Concert Choir or the non-auditioned Women’s Choir

Choral Suite and the 168-seat Mabee Recital Hall are housed in the Jenna Guest Music Building

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$32,830

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,922

Before aid

Average net price

$23,911

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · etbu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Worship Studies major integrating biblical faith, musicianship, and ministry leadership

Training

Choral applied concentration: twelve semester hours of applied performance specialization, with Class Piano I, II, and III as secondary performance study

Coursework includes Leading Worship, Planning Worship, Worship Music, Worship of God, and Worship Media and Technology

Two-semester Practicum for Music Ministry (I and II) culminates in planning and presenting a full worship service

Facilities

Choral-concentration students may perform in the auditioned Concert Choir or the non-auditioned Women’s Choir

Choral Suite and the 168-seat Mabee Recital Hall are housed in the Jenna Guest Music Building

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Worship Studies major integrating biblical faith, musicianship, and ministry leadership

Training

Choral applied concentration: twelve semester hours of applied performance specialization, with Class Piano I, II, and III as secondary performance study

Coursework includes Leading Worship, Planning Worship, Worship Music, Worship of God, and Worship Media and Technology

Two-semester Practicum for Music Ministry (I and II) culminates in planning and presenting a full worship service

Facilities

Choral-concentration students may perform in the auditioned Concert Choir or the non-auditioned Women’s Choir

Choral Suite and the 168-seat Mabee Recital Hall are housed in the Jenna Guest Music Building

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$25

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

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.

Songs

Two Vocal Selections

Prepare two selections with contrasting tempos

Preferably include at least one classical selection

UIL solo-list selections are appropriate for Texas residents

Memorization is preferred

Accompaniment

Use original sheet music if music is needed; photocopied music and taped accompaniment are usually inappropriate

Students may bring their own accompanist or arrange an ETBU accompanist in advance

Additional Materials

Questionnaire (Required)

Complete and submit the online Music Major Audition Form

Sheet Music (If Applicable)

Provide original copies if singing with sheet music

Music Audition Information · etbu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the university application and the online Music Major Audition Form

Schedule the audition directly with the Music Office

No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal is published for ETBU music auditions

Transfer / Provisional Admission

Transfer music students must complete the audition before enrolling in ETBU music courses

Incoming students with no prior college music credit may defer the official audition until the end of the first semester

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition is required for acceptance into the Department of Music and Theatre Arts

Transfer students complete the audition before enrolling in ETBU music courses

Incoming students with no prior college music credit may receive provisional one-semester admission before the official audition

Audition Logistics

Campus visit schedules include warm-up time before the audition

Practice rooms are available before the audition in the Jenna Guest Music Building

Contact

Email: music@etbu.edu

Phone: 903.923.2158

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available to music majors through a competitive formal audition process

Recipients must meet university admission requirements

Scholarship is tied to the audition medium as the major performance concentration

Recipients register for applied lessons in the major performance concentration and maintain required GPAs

Ensemble Scholarships

Choral and instrumental ensemble scholarships are available through the department

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$32,830

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,922

Before aid

Average net price

$23,911

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · etbu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Worship Studies major integrating biblical faith, musicianship, and ministry leadership

Training

Choral applied concentration: twelve semester hours of applied performance specialization, with Class Piano I, II, and III as secondary performance study

Coursework includes Leading Worship, Planning Worship, Worship Music, Worship of God, and Worship Media and Technology

Two-semester Practicum for Music Ministry (I and II) culminates in planning and presenting a full worship service

Facilities

Choral-concentration students may perform in the auditioned Concert Choir or the non-auditioned Women’s Choir

Choral Suite and the 168-seat Mabee Recital Hall are housed in the Jenna Guest Music Building

Updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM