Audition Process

The School of Performing Arts welcomes applicants for study as music majors and minors, as well as elective students of all majors in our performing ensembles. For those considering a major or minor in music, please read about our degree plans to learn about our different programs of study.

New UT Tyler Students

It is required that all incoming students, including transfer students, must first apply separately for admission to UT Tyler prior to auditioning for the music department.

Music Majors and Minors

To be accepted as a music major students must complete an audition before a faculty committee at either a department-scheduled audition day or arranged with the audition coordinator. The audition is also used for scholarship consideration. Specific audition requirements are elaborated below and are available on the school’s website at www.uttyler.edu/music, or by contacting an applied faculty member in the student’s primary performing area.

To be accepted as a music minor students must contact the instructor of their area (i.e. vocalist contact vocal faculty; saxophonists contact saxophone faculty; etc.) and express interest in pursuing a music minor. The student and faculty member will communicate to determine whether the student is eligible to be a music minor. After the instructor approves, the student will then complete and submit the Music Minor Declaration form and return to the music office. In addition, students will need to declare the music minor to the chair and their CAS advisor. Students can find their instructors' contact information here.

Non-Majors

All Ensembles are open to non-music majors. Students interested in participating in ensembles should contact the directors of the ensembles. 

BANDS              CHOIRS              JAZZ              OPERA/MUSIC THEATER              STRING ENSEMBLE

Patriot Drumline

Please review the following audition information if you are interested in joining the Patriot Drumline.

Audition Dates

We are pleased to announce 2027 audition dates for music majors, music minors and ensembles. 

• Instrumental Auditions [Schedule Audition Here]
  • February 19, 2027
  • February 27, 2027
  • March 19, 2027
  • April 3, 2027

• Vocal Auditions [Schedule Audition Here]
  • February 5, 2027
  • February 19, 2027
  • March 19, 2027

• Piano/Strings/Guitar Auditions [Schedule Audition Here]
  
  • February 5, 2027
  • February 19, 2027
  • March 19 2027

We welcome all prospective students to audition and learn about our program.