Apply and Audition

When you apply to TWU, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to TWU is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.

Check out the links below for specific admissions information:

• How to apply
• Freshman Student Admissions
• Transfer Student Admissions
• International Student Admissions
• Other Types of Undergraduate Admissions

Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions Processing.

Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, TX 76204-5649
oap@twu.edu
940-898-3076 or 1-866-809-6130 ext. 3076

1. All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.
2. Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
3. A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
4. Audition and participate in a placement evaluation.
5. Meet individually with one of the music therapy faculty, learn more about the program, and ask any questions.
   

Please note: Music therapy students must become proficient on guitar, keyboard, percussion and voice. Singing with a pleasant tone, understandable pronunciation of lyrics, and accurate intonation are essential qualifications for music therapists. During your interview with one of the music therapy faculty, you will be asked to sing an unaccompanied song as well as an ascending/descending one-octave scale. Students who do not demonstrate proficiency in their singing skills will be strongly encouraged to take voice class or private voice lessons during their first year regardless of their instrument concentration. Students must demonstrate a consistent proficiency in voice as well as the other instruments mentioned above in order to complete the music therapy program at Texas Woman's University.

You also may choose to compete for scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through your entrance audition and placement examination, and supported by teacher recommendations.

1. All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.
2. Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
3. A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
4. Audition and participate in a placement evaluation.

You also may choose to compete for scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through your entrance audition and placement examination, and supported by teacher recommendations.

Please visit the TWU Music Auditions section for audition dates, area-specific audition criteria, and a Step-by-Step Guide to admission into music degree programs.

Teacher Certification

In addition to the general undergraduate admissions requirements, to obtain acceptance into the undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (and prior to taking EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4243, and Clinical Student Teaching) students must have:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (includes all courses, whether posted to TWU transcript or used on a degree plan. Excludes developmental and repeated courses);
• Completed EDUC 2003 with a C or higher;
• Demonstrated basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics by meeting the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative;
• Completed the Digital Literacy Pre-assessment;
• Successfully completed a pre-admission departmental interview with an interview panel;
• A minimum of 12 to 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought;
• Completed department application for admission to the Educator Preparation Program;
• Completed a Commitment Contract acknowledging awareness and understanding of the Professional Dispositions Policy and Educators’ Code of Ethics;
• Submitted a non-refundable Texas Education Agency Fee; and
• Acknowledged and accepted admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Please note: 

• All accepted students must maintain the admission requirements to remain in the TWU Education Preparation Program.
• Admission requirements are determined by Texas Education Agency policies and are subject to change without notice.
• Students seeking Bilingual certification must meet minimum proficiency in Spanish.
• Students seeking Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification must meet minimum proficiency in sign.

Contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services (OEPS) at copeadvising@twu.edu or 940-898-2829 with any questions.

1. All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.
2. Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
3. A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
4. Audition and participate in a placement evaluation.

You also may choose to compete for scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through your entrance audition and placement examination, and supported by teacher recommendations.

Please visit the TWU Music Auditions information for audition dates, area-specific audition criteria, and a Step-by-Step Guide to admission into music degree programs.

1. All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.
2. Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
3. A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
4. Audition and participate in a placement evaluation.

You also may choose to compete for scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through your entrance audition and placement examination, and supported by teacher recommendations.

Please visit the TWU Music Auditions information for audition dates, area-specific audition criteria, and a Step-by-Step Guide to admission into music degree programs.

Program Contact

Dr. Pamela Youngblood
940-898-2495
pyoungblood@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

No deadline, rolling admission

Admission requirements

• Bachelor's in Music Therapy

Students with a bachelor's in Music may be granted provisional admittance with the stipulation that a student completes all equivalency coursework and clinical experience that make them eligible for board certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
2. Meet with the Music Therapy faculty.
   • Master’s Equivalency Applicants: Individuals interested in a career in music therapy will meet individually with one of the music therapy faculty. Interested students will engage in an interview and demonstrate music skills with a music therapy faculty member. Students will perform TWO songs, each from a different genre of music. At least one piece of music should be you accompanying yourself vocally with a chosen instrument. Both pieces of music should be non-classical. 
   • Master of Music Therapy Applicants: Individuals interested in pursuing the advanced degree of MMT will meet individually with one of the music therapy faculty.  During this interview, students will share two live and contrasting songs and discuss goals, context, and other relevant rationale surrounding songs.  Applicants should come prepared to discuss their career goals, insights about themselves, and music skills using piano/voice and guitar/voice. Music performed should be non-classical and highlight your clinical musicianship. 

Please note: Music therapy students must become proficient on guitar, keyboard, percussion and voice. Singing with a pleasant tone, understandable pronunciation of lyrics, and accurate intonation are essential qualifications for music therapists. During your interview with one of the music therapy faculty, you will be asked to sing an unaccompanied song as well as an ascending/descending one-octave scale. Students who do not demonstrate proficiency in their singing skills will be strongly encouraged to take voice class or private voice lessons during their first year regardless of their instrument concentration. Students must demonstrate a consistent proficiency in voice as well as the other instruments mentioned above in order to complete the music therapy program at Texas Woman's University.

Additionally, if the applicant wishes to be considered for performance-based scholarships:

1. Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
2. A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
3. Audition on the primary instrument.

Program Contact

Dr. Pamela Youngblood
940-898-2495
pyoungblood@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

No deadline, rolling admission

Admission Requirements

• Graduate students take placement examinations in music history and music theory/aural skills at the beginning of the first year of graduate course work. Appropriate keyboard skills required of the major emphasis will be tested during the first term of enrollment.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
2. Performance or Pedagogy track students:
   • Fill out the online TWU Music Audition Application via Acceptd.
   • A letter of recommendation from your current private teacher or ensemble director will be required for each application. The letter must be received prior to your audition date and must be submitted by the letter writer through the Acceptd platform.
   • Audition on the primary instrument.
3. All students must take the Placement Exam prior to the beginning of the first semester of registration.