Procedures For Applying
To The University of Texas at Austin
Butler School of Music
Freshman Admission
To apply for admission to UT Austin as a first-time freshman, follow these steps:
- I. Take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or the American College
Test (ACT) and designate the University of Texas at Austin as a score
recipient. It is recommended that you take the test as early as spring
of your junior year in high school. Scores must be sent electronically to the
University directly from the testing service. Xeroxed copies of test scores will
not be accepted. (Please note that is often takes 4-6 weeks for these
scores to reach UT admissions. Plan to take the test early enough that the scores
will be reported to the UT admissions office before the Dec. 15 deadline.)
- II. Apply to the UT Office of Admissions by December 15:
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/
Make sure all the items required to make your application complete arrive in the
Office of Admissions by the deadlines. For information on required materials, please
see:
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/requirements/
- III. Fill out the online Butler School of Music application form by January 3
to request an audition date (or submit an audition CD or cassette tape *) *Voice
applicants must audition in person unless living outside the continental U.S.
Butler School of Music Application
Form
All undergraduate applicants must perform and pass an audition to pursue a degree
in music.
Audition Information
- IV.Submit 3 letters of recommendation by January 3. These letters should come
from your private music teachers, High School Band/Orchestra/Choral teachers, High
School Counselors, or others who know your work as a musician. Please see the following
link for the recommendation form:
Recommendation Form
Application Deadlines
December 15. (Please note that most audition
dates have earlier deadlines. You must apply before the deadline for the date you
wish to audition.)
**Note: All Butler School of Music applications must be received
by January 3 to guarantee
your audition date. No applications, requests for auditions or review of recorded auditions
will be accepted after Jan. 3. Recorded auditions will be accepted through Feb. 6.
**For composition majors: In addition to the UT application, Butler
School of Music application and audition, you are required to submit a portfolio
of your compositions. Deadline to submit your composition portfolio is December
15. Applicants should submit a portfolio of three to five original compositions,
preferably for different combinations of instruments and /or voices. Scores may
be handwritten or prepared with music notation software. The scores should be accompanied
by recorded performances. If live performances are unavailable, synthesized performances
are acceptable.
Freshman and Transfers:
October 1 is the deadline for all students applying for Spring admission
Transfer Admission
*Important note for transfer students: Although the Fall deadline
for UT admissions is March 1 for transfers, you must complete your Butler School
of Music application (which includes the request for audition) by the deadlines
listed on the Butler School of Music application in order to be scheduled for an
audition. All audition tapes must also be received by February 6. (or October 1 for
Spring).
Only students who have 30 or more transferable hours are eligible for transfer admission.
Students may apply for admission before completing 30 transferable hours of credit
if completion of your work in progress will enable you to meet the 30 hour requirement
prior to enrollment at the University. However, the final admission decision will
not be completed until after U.T. Admissions receives your final transcript and
can verify that you have 30 hrs.
Admitted students must complete at least 60 semester hours of required coursework
for their undergraduate degree in residence at the University of Texas at Austin.
As a result, students transferring with more than 60 hours of transferable coursework
should carefully consider how transferring might impact the amount of coursework
required to earn a degree. Some students who began their studies at a Texas junior
or community college may be exempt from this rule. Contact the Office of Admissions
at 512-475-7387 for questions about coursework in residence.
To apply for admission to UT Austin as a transfer student, follow these steps:
- I. You may access the website for the transfer applicants by going
to the following website:
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/transfer/index.html . Complete and submit
the application form.
- II. Submit an official high school transcript Your High School
transcript is not used for admissions purposes, but is required for course placement
purposes before you enter UT-Austin. *Note: Summer course work in progress will
not be used for admission consideration for the Fall.
- III. Submit official transcripts for all colleges or universities
previously attended.
*Fall/Summer Butler School of Music deadline for transfer students is Jan. 3.
Please note that this deadline is different from the UT deadline of March 1.
International Student Admission
To apply for admission to UT Austin as an international student go to:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/international/.
UT admissions deadline for all International Students is December 15.
**Please see separate deadlines for Butler School of Music application/auditions.
Listed on Butler School of Music application**.
Butler School of Music Application
Form
Supplemental Requirements for all applicants:
- I. Submit a
Butler School of Music Application Form
by January 3 with your preferred audition date indicated. (You do not have
to wait for your letters of recommendation to be sent in order to send in your Butler
School of Music Application form.) This application is separate from your UT admissions
application and should be submitted to the undergraduate office of the Butler School
of Music.
Online Application Form
- II Prepare and take your music audition. In order
to be designated as a music major and register for music major courses, you must
pass your audition (in addition to completing the admissions requirements of the
University). Check our website at
http://www.music.utexas.edu/students/UndergradAuditions.aspx for information
on repertoire for your audition.
When completing your UT on-line application, be sure to list a 2nd major choice.
If you do not pass your music audition but your academics qualify you for UT admission,
you will be evaluated for your 2nd major choice. If you pass your audition, but
are not accepted to UT admissions, the UT admissions decision will over-ride the
Butler School of Music decision.
UT Addresses
U.S. Undergraduate Applicants
Mailing Address:
University of Texas at Austin
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 8058
Austin, TX 78713-8058
Street Address:
University of Texas at Austin
Office of Admissions
Main Bldg., Room 7
2400 Inner Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Telephone
voice: (512) 475-7399
fax: (512) 475-7478
International Applicants
Mailing Address:
University of Texas at Austin
Office of Admissions / GIAC
P.O. Box 7608
Austin, TX 78713-7608
Street Address:
GIAC
UT-Austin
2608 Whitis Ave.
Austin, TX 78712-1534
Telephone:
voice: (512) 475-7390
fax: (512) 475-7395
Helpful Addresses
UT Office of Student Financial Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712-1208
512/475-6282
http://finaid.utexas.edu
UT Division of Housing and Food Service
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712-7666
512/471-3136
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing/
UT Ex-Student's Association
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78713
512/476-6271
http://www.texasexes.org/
Butler School of Music Choral Office, E3100
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station
Austin, Texas 78712-0435
512/471-0806
choirs@mail.music.utexas.edu
Butler School of Music Longhorn Band Office
E3100, The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station
Austin, Texas 78712-0435
512/471-4093
http://lhb.music.utexas.edu/
Butler School of Music Undergraduate Admissions Office
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station E3100
Austin, Texas 78712-0435
512/471-0504
Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station E3100
Austin, Texas 78712-0435
512/471-7764
http://www.music.utexas.edu/
Butler School of Music Ensembles: Apart from audition for School
of Music admission, large ensemble auditions (also open to non-music majors) are
normally held during or just before the first week of classes. Call 512/471-4093
(instrumental) or 512/471-0806 (choral) for more information. Students interested
in the Longhorn Band should contact the Longhorn Band Office (512/471-4093) to receive
information about their audition dates. Information on auditions is also available
on pages for individual ensembles.
Longhorn Band
University Bands Auditions
U.T.
Symphony Orchestra
Housing: For assistance with your housing needs, contact the Division
of Housing and Food Service http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing/
(512/471-3136). The University suggests applying early for the next fall semester
since dormitory space is limited.
Scholarships: Scholarships from the Butler School of Music are
competitive music scholarships based primarily on the entrance audition. All applicants
are considered for scholarship; no additional application is required.
Notice to Transfer Students: If you are on scholarship at your
current school you must obtain a letter of release from that school before you can
apply for a scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin. This is a National
Association of Schools of Music rule and must be followed. For scholarship aid outside
of the Butler School of Music please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid
and the Ex-Student's Association (deadline is December 1). Both entities have information
on a wide selection of scholarship or loan and grant monies available. More information
regarding financial aid may be found on the UT site:
http://www.texasexes.org/.
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