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In-Person or Virtual

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

One-on-one composition lessons plus a collaborative composition studio

Study of varied compositional techniques and post-tonal repertoire

Works performed on campus; culminates in a composition recital

Facilities

Part of the All-Steinway WTAMU School of Music

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability — located in Canyon, TX

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.9K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average net price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Training

One-on-one composition lessons plus a collaborative composition studio

Study of varied compositional techniques and post-tonal repertoire

Works performed on campus; culminates in a composition recital

Facilities

Part of the All-Steinway WTAMU School of Music

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability — located in Canyon, TX

Program Highlights

Training

One-on-one composition lessons plus a collaborative composition studio

Study of varied compositional techniques and post-tonal repertoire

Works performed on campus; culminates in a composition recital

Facilities

Part of the All-Steinway WTAMU School of Music

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability — located in Canyon, TX

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App ApplyTexas School Website

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · wtamu.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Nov 21, 2026Feb 20, 2027Apr 3, 2027

Music Career Day AuditionJan 29, 2027

School Of Music Apply · wtamu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal interview gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Portfolio / Creative Sample

Submit a portfolio of 3-5 representative original works (scores and recordings)

Review focuses on quality of notation, use of non-chord tones, chromaticism, and form

A refined, communicative short work is valued over a long, unrefined one

Composition Program · wtamu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to West Texas A&M University via the Texas Common Application

Step 2: Complete the audition form via Acceptd and request an audition date

Apply before the deadline for the date you wish to audition

Admission Pathway

Dual admission — students must apply and be admitted to both the university and the School of Music

All prospective music students must audition regardless of their chosen degree plan

Placement

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostics at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Studio Admission

Only students who have passed freshman Theory I and II with a grade of A are reviewed for admittance to the composition studio

All prospective music students must still complete a principal-instrument audition to enter the School of Music

Transfer Pathway

WT publishes an Amarillo College-to-WT transfer plan naming Music Composition, but the posted plan documents (2012/2014 editions) are no longer reachable on WT's site. Placement remains subject to the School of Music audition and area-specific requirements; confirm current course applicability with advising.

Ac Plans · wtamu.edu

What's The Process

Studio Review Process

Admission into the composition studio is a portfolio review, not a performance audition

Submit 3-5 representative works (scores and recordings); live recordings preferred

Portfolios are reviewed beginning in January for admittance into the studio the following fall

Live recordings are preferred over computer-generated playback

Scholarship Info

The audition serves as the scholarship application for the School of Music

Additional university scholarships and financial aid may also be available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.9K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average net price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Training

One-on-one composition lessons plus a collaborative composition studio

Study of varied compositional techniques and post-tonal repertoire

Works performed on campus; culminates in a composition recital

Facilities

Part of the All-Steinway WTAMU School of Music

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability — located in Canyon, TX

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM