Music college requirements must be met before a student's application will be accepted.
Eligibility for music college depends on the college an individual is attempting to attend. Juilliard has different requirements from Texas State, though there are some similarities. Once the minimum eligibility requirements for application are met, other requirements are necessary before being accepted into a music college.
Secondary Education
Candidate seeking acceptance into a music college must complete a secondary education such as high school along with providing a copy of the transcripts. Some music colleges require a only general education diploma (GED), but the top music colleges, such as Juilliard, require a high school diploma. Juilliard does make exceptions to individually gifted prospective students who are not old enough to have completed a secondary education. These individuals will be required to complete their secondary education while attending Juilliard.
Music Proficiency
Texas State requires that an individual seeking acceptance into the music college be examined on music proficiency before being eligible. This music proficiency examination is a prerequisite to teacher certification and shows that the prospective student is knowledgeable in music. Proficiency examinations are different for each music college, and a prospective student must check with the desired music college to find out the examination dates and requirements.
Grade Requirements
Most music colleges require a prospective student to maintain a certain grade average before being eligible to attend. Texas State requires at least an average grade of "C," while other music colleges, such as Juilliard, require a student to pass the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum score before being eligible.
Essay
Music colleges that primarily teach music, drama and the arts require a prospective student to submit an essay before being eligible to attend. Juilliard, for example, has different topics on which the essay is to written. This essay provides the admissions office with a better understanding of the prospective student.
Audition
No music college allows a prospective student to attend without first auditioning for the school. The audition takes place only after the other requirements are met and approved by the admission board. Both Texas State and Juilliard set dates for auditions and limit the number of auditions an individual can perform before being ineligible to attend the music college. The audition is on the instrument of choice, voice or dramatic acting.
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