Auditions
Video Auditions
In response to COVID-19, video auditions will be accepted for Fall 2021 Semester acceptance. Videos can be submitted to phogan@umhb.edu.
Video Submission Guidelines
- All applicants (freshmen and transfers) are required to state their name, the name of each selection prior to performing each piece, and their current school/city/state.
- All applicants are required to record in such a manner that they are visible from the knee up.
- Please submit a separate unlisted YouTube link for each recorded piece. (For required repertoire, see Audition Requirements by Performing Medium.)
- Deadline for video audition submissions: April 30, 2021.
All video audition applicants will be invited to a virtual interview on Friday, March 26th.
If you have any questions concerning audition procedures, please contact the Department of Music Chair, Dr. Jonathan Gary.
Audition Procedure for New and Transfer Students
All prospective music majors and minors must audition for acceptance to the UMHB Department of Music. Music auditions are held three Saturdays throughout the year. A pianist will be provided for auditions, although students may bring a pianist if they wish. Recorded accompaniments are not permitted.
It is highly recommended to select an early audition date since possible scholarships are given on a "first come, first serve" basis.
Prospective students who audition for acceptance to the UMHB Department of Music will be considered for scholarships. There is no separate scholarship audition.
Scholarships are available to music majors and music minors. Priority will be given to music majors.
Prospective students should apply to UMHB and complete the admission process before submitting an Audition Request Form. If a student submits an Audition Request Form before applying to UMHB, the student must bring an application for admission, transcripts of all previous academic work, and SAT/ACT scores to the music audition.
Request an AuditionAdmission Requirements
- The student must:
- Rank in the top half of their high school graduating class and score a minimum Old SAT of 950*, or New SAT of 1030 or minimum ACT of 20, OR
- Rank in the lower half of their high school graduating class and score a minimum Old SAT of 990*, or New SAT of 1070 or minimum ACT of 21, OR
- Rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class with no minimum SAT or ACT score
- *SAT score equals Critical Reading + Math. All students must complete a written portion of the exam, but no minimum score is required.
- The student must have graduated from a regionally accredited or state accredited high school with 24 units which must include:
- English (4)
- Social Science (3.5)
- Science (3)
- Foreign Language (2)
- Mathematics (3)
- Or received the General Education Diploma (GED) with a 50 composite score
Prospective students should consider all potential scheduling conflicts before submitting an Audition Request Form. After the form is received, each student will be contacted with a specific audition time on the date the student has requested.
Audition Dates
- Saturday, February 27, 2021
- Saturday, March 27, 2021
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
Audition Requirements by Performing Medium
Click a medium below to read audition requirements.
Etudes should come from the following repertoire:
Scholarships
During the formal audition for acceptance, students will be considered for a music scholarship based upon their musical and academic abilities, without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, age or handicap. Simply complete your application to UMHB and request an audition.
Request an AuditionContact Information
Jonathan Gary • Department Chair
jgary@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4686
900 College Street, Box 8012 • Belton, TX 76513
Page last updated April 14, 2021
