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Music Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Low professor-to-student ratio with personalized instruction

Private applied lessons with dedicated faculty

Music technology integrated across the curriculum

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Orchestra

University Singers and Camerata Isla (chamber choir)

Opera Workshop and chamber ensembles

Degree Flexibility

Music Studies emphasis — traditional liberal-arts framework

Strong fit for performance, musicology, composition, or private studio teaching

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,031

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,469

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$15,225

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · tamucc.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Low professor-to-student ratio with personalized instruction

Private applied lessons with dedicated faculty

Music technology integrated across the curriculum

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Orchestra

University Singers and Camerata Isla (chamber choir)

Opera Workshop and chamber ensembles

Degree Flexibility

Music Studies emphasis — traditional liberal-arts framework

Strong fit for performance, musicology, composition, or private studio teaching

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Low professor-to-student ratio with personalized instruction

Private applied lessons with dedicated faculty

Music technology integrated across the curriculum

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Orchestra

University Singers and Camerata Isla (chamber choir)

Opera Workshop and chamber ensembles

Degree Flexibility

Music Studies emphasis — traditional liberal-arts framework

Strong fit for performance, musicology, composition, or private studio teaching

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

U.S. undergraduate application Fee

$40

International undergraduate application Fee

$75

Deadline

International Fall application late-fee dateJun 1, 2027

U.S. Fall application late-fee dateJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First-year applicants

Freshman scholarship priority deadlineOct 1, 2026

Freshman scholarship final deadlineFeb 1, 2027

International freshman scholarship deadlineMay 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Transfer Fall application late-fee dateJul 1, 2027

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Auditions

In-Person Audition

Feb 20, 2027Mar 20 & 27, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument or voice, following the instrument-specific audition guidelines

Accompaniment

Collaborative pianist provided for in-person vocal auditions

Bring 2 copies of all audition repertoire for the panel

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the university through ApplyTexas

Complete the Entrance/Scholarship Audition Form

Video auditions are administered through Snap Auditions for students outside Corpus Christi and Nueces County

Audition dates for the 2026-2027 cycle are published: Feb. 20, March 20, March 27 (transfers beginning Spring 2027 may request a fall audition by appointment)

Eligibility

Students must be admitted to the university and audition for the Department of Music

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person or video audition available

In-person auditions held on campus at scheduled dates

Video auditions via Snap Auditions — reserved for students outside Corpus Christi/Nueces County

Complete the Entrance/Scholarship Audition Form for all audition types

Be prepared to sight-read at the audition

Bring 2 copies of all audition repertoire for the panel

For video auditions: prepare two contrasting videos displaying technical and musicianship

Small fee paid to Snap Auditions for video auditions

After submitting a video, email Scott.Pool@tamucc.edu to confirm

Contact

Audition Coordinator: Dr. Scott Pool (Christopher.Pool@tamucc.edu)

Instrument-specific questions: contact your applied professor

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Entrance audition serves dual purpose — admission and scholarship consideration

All scheduled audition dates are eligible for scholarship evaluation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,031

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,469

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$15,225

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · tamucc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

Low professor-to-student ratio with personalized instruction

Private applied lessons with dedicated faculty

Music technology integrated across the curriculum

Performance & Productions

Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Orchestra

University Singers and Camerata Isla (chamber choir)

Opera Workshop and chamber ensembles

Degree Flexibility

Music Studies emphasis — traditional liberal-arts framework

Strong fit for performance, musicology, composition, or private studio teaching

Updated 10h ago