This program provides preparation for performance and studio teaching careers as well as graduate studies in all music areas. Concentrations include classical guitar, instrumental - all standard concert ensemble instruments and strings, keyboard, and vocal as well as jazz.
Degree plan semester-by-semester outlines
Guitar - classical
Instrumental - classical
Jazz
Keyboard - classical
Vocal - classical
An optional minor in Opera (20 hours) can be added to this concentration only. Courses in opera, acting/theatre, dance, and language (Italian, French, or German) make up the Opera minor.
Expected October 2025
Start date
September 2025
Texas State University
601 University Drive,
SAN MARCOS,
Texas,
78666, United States
Students must have attended at least two years of school in the U.S. must provide SAT/ACT scores and meet regular freshman admission standards are as follows: Four credits of English; Four credits of Math; Four credits of Science; Three credits of Social Studies; Two credits of Foreign Language; One credit of Fine Arts; One credit of Physical Education.
Minimum Score for Regular Admission: Total: 78 (Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18), TOEFL PBT: Total: 550, IELTS (Overall: 6.5; Each Section: 6.0), GCE/GCSE/IGCSE: Grade of "C", WASSCE: Grade of "B3".
An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
