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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Training

•One-on-one applied brass lessons with accomplished faculty

•Rigorous performance curriculum spanning classical and contemporary repertoire

•Eight semesters of major ensemble; culminates in a satisfactory senior recital

•Jeremy Lewis, William Takacs, David Lough, and Guglielmo Manfredi supply low-brass, trumpet, and horn faculty specialties.

•Brass Choir, Horn Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Trombone Choir provide five published instrument-family settings.

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

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•One-on-one applied brass lessons with accomplished faculty

•Rigorous performance curriculum spanning classical and contemporary repertoire

•Eight semesters of major ensemble; culminates in a satisfactory senior recital

•Jeremy Lewis, William Takacs, David Lough, and Guglielmo Manfredi supply low-brass, trumpet, and horn faculty specialties.

•Brass Choir, Horn Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Trombone Choir provide five published instrument-family settings.

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 applied brass lessons with accomplished faculty

•Rigorous performance curriculum spanning classical and contemporary repertoire

•Eight semesters of major ensemble; culminates in a satisfactory senior recital

•Jeremy Lewis, William Takacs, David Lough, and Guglielmo Manfredi supply low-brass, trumpet, and horn faculty specialties.

•Brass Choir, Horn Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Trombone Choir provide five published instrument-family settings.

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

Fall 2026

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Common App ApplyTexas School Website

Fee

International Fee

$90

Deadline

Priority (Scholarship)Feb 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Application DeadlineAug 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · wtamu.edu

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd DeadlineAug 25, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Nov 22, 2025Feb 21, 2026Mar 28, 2026

Music Career Day AuditionJan 30, 2026

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition Submission (Rolling)Rolling

Application portal · Acceptd School Of Music Apply · wtamu.edu

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.

Repertoire

•Two contrasting etudes or movements of a solo of your choice (all-region etudes, solo and ensemble pieces, etc.)

•Choose works that show off your playing ability

Scales & Technique

•Major scales up to three sharps and flats

•No required range — play as many octaves as you are comfortable playing

Sight-Reading

•There may be a short sight-reading excerpt

Accompaniment

•Accompanist not required and will not affect audition results

School Of Music Apply · wtamu.edu

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

Transfer Pathway

WT publishes an Amarillo College-to-WT transfer plan naming Music Performance, 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

Audition Process

•Complete the online audition form via Acceptd to request an audition date

•On-campus dates: November 22, 2025; January 30, 2026 (Music Career Day); February 21, 2026; March 28, 2026

•Video/distance auditions available — same requirements; contact lkendrick@wtamu.edu

Audition Expectations

•Perform the prepared brass repertoire and technical requirements

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

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

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•One-on-one applied brass lessons with accomplished faculty

•Rigorous performance curriculum spanning classical and contemporary repertoire

•Eight semesters of major ensemble; culminates in a satisfactory senior recital

•Jeremy Lewis, William Takacs, David Lough, and Guglielmo Manfredi supply low-brass, trumpet, and horn faculty specialties.

•Brass Choir, Horn Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Trombone Choir provide five published instrument-family settings.

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 Aug 7, 12:02 AM