All prospective music students at Amarillo College must schedule a time to meet with Music Department faculty before enrolling.
Priority consideration for a music scholarship (for music majors and non-music majors participating in ensembles and lessons) will be given to students who schedule an audition on or before the dates listed below.
Please fill out the audition form to schedule a time.
AUDITION SIGN UP
March 24, 2023 4pm-6pm
March 25, 2023 9am-noon
Individual appointments also available*
Any instrument & vocal auditions are welcome. Scholarships are available for majors and non-music majors.
Students should be prepared with two contrasting pieces for the audition. Strongest auditionees will have demonstrable experience with scales, etudes/studies, and repertoire that is standard for their primary instrument - contact the appropriate AC applied private lesson teacher (www.actx.edu/music/faculty) for specific recommendations. A short theory and aural skills placement diagnostic will be included.
Please complete the AC Foundation General Scholarship Application (https://www.actx.edu/foundation/scholarship-applications) before your audition.
MUSI-1303 Fundamentals of Music
Incoming freshman who do not pre-test out of the course during the music audition process, transfers with no music theory coursework, and returning students who did not successfully complete Music Theory I will be enrolled in Summer II MUSI-1303 Fundamentals of Music.