Audition Requirements
Wind Players: 12 Major Scales (preferably 2 octaves and from memory), Prepared Piece (audition etude, solo, etc.), Sight-Reading.
Percussion Players: 40 PAS rudiments and/or major scales, prepared piece, and sight-reading.
SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Scholarship contracts are distributed via email to selected prospective students. The following criteria must be met before a final offer is made:
- Accepted for admission into Texas Southern University
- FAFSA must be submitted and information sent to TSU
Please be advised that everyone will not receive a scholarship offer. Acceptance into the band is NOT A GUARANTEE of receiving a scholarship offer. That said, an early audition (before April 15th) is advised if you are interested in a scholarship.
BAND SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS
In-State Students: Amounts are determined by:
- Musical Ability
- GPA and Test Scores
- Our specific instrumental needs in a particular year
- EFC (Estimated Family Contribution based on your completed FAFSA, which MUST be on file with the university)
- Available scholarship funds (audition as early as possible!).
OUT OF STATE STUDENTS
We have a limited number of out-of-state fee waivers (equivalent to $12,000-$14,000 per year, depending on classes taken). Students who receive a band scholarship are eligible for (but again, not guaranteed) an out-of-state waiver from the band.
ONLINE AUDITIONS
You can audition online via FaceTime, Skype, Messenger, or Google Hangouts (we will send you the sight-reading just before your appointment). You can also upload your scales/rudiments/prepared piece to YouTube (we recommend an unlisted video), and send us the link. You will then sight-read via video chat.
BAND ON-SITE AUDITION DATES
2021 on-site audition dates will be announced soon! Students can also make an appointment to audition by calling 713.313.7336 or emailing us at linda.coach-riley@39680a.com