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Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BM Instrumental Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Vocal Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Dramatic Media

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Education

Instrumental Music

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EC-12Teacher Cert

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BM Music Education

Vocal Music

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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EC-12Teacher Cert

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BA Music

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Instrumental Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music

Instrumental Training

•60-semester-hour BM instrumental performance curriculum with applied lessons, ensemble study, secondary lessons, and recital preparation

•Band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz, chamber music, and solo recital opportunities support instrumental development

•Qualified students may audition for the Mid-Texas Symphony and perform in regular season concerts

Facilities

•Caroline Weston Center for the Performing Arts, Ayers Recital Hall, Jackson Auditorium, and dedicated practice spaces

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,590

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,654

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music

Instrumental Training

•60-semester-hour BM instrumental performance curriculum with applied lessons, ensemble study, secondary lessons, and recital preparation

•Band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz, chamber music, and solo recital opportunities support instrumental development

•Qualified students may audition for the Mid-Texas Symphony and perform in regular season concerts

Facilities

•Caroline Weston Center for the Performing Arts, Ayers Recital Hall, Jackson Auditorium, and dedicated practice spaces

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music

Instrumental Training

•60-semester-hour BM instrumental performance curriculum with applied lessons, ensemble study, secondary lessons, and recital preparation

•Band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz, chamber music, and solo recital opportunities support instrumental development

•Qualified students may audition for the Mid-Texas Symphony and perform in regular season concerts

Facilities

•Caroline Weston Center for the Performing Arts, Ayers Recital Hall, Jackson Auditorium, and dedicated practice spaces

Key Info

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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Auditions

On-Campus AuditionNov 22, 2025

On-Campus AuditionFeb 16, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMar 28, 2026

On-Campus AuditionApr 11, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMay 17, 2026

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

•Strings: two contrasting selections, one slow and lyrical and one faster/more technical

•Winds: two contrasting selections, one slow and lyrical and one faster/more technical

•Percussion: two selections, one on either timpani or snare and one on marimba; four-mallet marimba encouraged

•Piano: two selections of contrasting style and time period; memorization encouraged but not required

Scales & Technique

•Strings: memorized two-octave scale, ascending and descending

•Winds: memorized chromatic scale, ascending and descending

•Piano: faculty may ask for scales or arpeggios

•All-State audition material, etudes, or appropriate solo material are encouraged where applicable

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Good to Know

Application Portal

•Register for the audition through the TLU Performing Arts Auditions portal

•Submit the university application through Common App, ApplyTexas, or the TLU application

•No separate program-specific application fee found

Eligibility

•Students must apply to TLU and be admitted to receive academic scholarship eligibility

•Music scholarships are awarded in addition to academic scholarships

Transfer

•TLU publishes general transfer admission and credit guidelines, but no music-specific advanced-standing pathway

What's The Process

Audition Process

•All prospective music majors audition for entry to the TLU School of Music

•Campus auditions include a musical performance and a personal interview

•Auditions are held in 10-minute time slots between 1:00 and 3:00 PM

•The registration form also serves as the music scholarship application

•Individual appointments may be available with Dr. Doug Boyer

Contact

•Dr. Doug Boyer, dboyer@tlu.edu, (830) 372-6869

Scholarship Info

Jones Fine Arts Audition Award

•Up to $7,500/yr for music, music education, and dramatic media majors

•Required for entry into the School of Music

•Limited top awards require audition by March 1, 2026

•Renewable up to three additional years

Karin M. Oliver, Rn Choral Scholarship

•Up to $5,000/yr for first-year students

Performance Awards

•Up to $3,000/yr for non-majors in band, choir, strings, or dramatic media participation

Renewal

•Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and assigned ensemble participation

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,590

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,654

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music

Instrumental Training

•60-semester-hour BM instrumental performance curriculum with applied lessons, ensemble study, secondary lessons, and recital preparation

•Band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz, chamber music, and solo recital opportunities support instrumental development

•Qualified students may audition for the Mid-Texas Symphony and perform in regular season concerts

Facilities

•Caroline Weston Center for the Performing Arts, Ayers Recital Hall, Jackson Auditorium, and dedicated practice spaces

Updated 1h ago