Texas Tech University

J.T. & Margaret Talkington

College of Visual & Performing Arts

School of Music

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Who We Are

Music is essential to the human experience.

Take control of your future as you prepare for a career as a professional musician, educator, or industry leader. Our music students thrive in small class sizes and 1:1 studio courses with faculty across a variety of instrument areas and musical styles. From outstanding teachers in public schools, colleges, and universities, to professional careers as musicians and performers on some of the biggest stages, our students find their calling through a long tradition of excellence at Texas Tech.

 

Latest School of Music News

 

Texas Tech Musician Proves Best Moments Can Come After First Beat

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Ragmuffin Band

The upcoming Tech Folk Orchestra concert will feature the TTU Historical Performance Ensemble and Caprock English Bagpipe Consort.

Dal’Ouna Ensemble

The Dal’Ouna Ensemble is set to captivate audiences once again at Texas Tech with its upcoming concert featuring renowned Palestinian musician Ramzi Aburedwan.

Hemmle Hall

After almost 50 years since its opening, Hemmle Recital Hall will have its grand reopening of the renovated space on Saturday, October 5.

Students singing on stage "Kaleidoscope of Choirs"

Starting a new beginning of collaboration, friendship, and journey to musicianship; the TTU School of Music Choirs will open their season with their annual performance of “Kaleidoscope of Choirs.”

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School of Music Events

 


  • 29
    January

    Annie Chalex Boyle and Becca Zeisler
    Hemmle Recital Hall @ 12:00 pm

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  • 31
    January

    PianoFest: Guest Artist Marilyn Nonken 
    Hemmle Recital Hall @ 8:00 pm

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  • 1
    February 

    PianoFest: Faculty Piano Recital
    Hemmle Recital Hall @ 2:00 pm


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  • 3
    February

    Concert Band and Symphonic Band
    Hemmle Recital Hall @ 7:30 pm

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Audition RequireMENTS

 

Students applying to most programs are required to audition or interview based on your primary instrument or chosen area of study.

The audition and entrance requirements for each area are linked below. Questions about auditions? Email music.admissions@ttu.edu

Spring 2025 Audition Dates (for Fall 2025 Admittance)

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • Saturday, March 1, 2025