Scholarship Audition Dates:
Da capo Award in Music Sunday, February 22, 2009
Jones Fine Arts Scholarship and Music Performance Awards
Sunday, February 22, 2009, 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2009, 3–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Music is a vital part of the human experience. It provides the opportunity to create, define, communicate, and, ultimately, add deep meaning to our lives. The study of music at Texas Lutheran University helps students express the otherwise inexpressible.
The inclusion of music in the liberal arts curriculum ensures that all students at Texas Lutheran University will have an opportunity to experience the vital role that music plays in their cultural, aesthetic and religious lives. In that spirit, the School of Music is committed to providing the professional training necessary for those who wish to pursue careers in music and music education, as well as opportunities for students from all majors to enhance their musical education by electing to study music, either from among the academic offerings (music history, literature or theory) or from the performance areas (piano, organ, instrumental, voice, and vocal or instrumental ensembles).
Texas Lutheran University Vocal Opportunities
The Texas Lutheran University Choir is open by audition to all students of the university. The choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU choir participates in five hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.
The Texas Lutheran University Kantorei Chamber Choir is open by audition to all members of the TLU Choir. The chamber choir focuses on the performance of the music of our time. The chamber choir participates in two hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.
Texas Lutheran University Women's Choir is open by audition to all female students of the university. The choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU Women’s choir participates in two and a half hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances.
Texas Lutheran University Instrumental Opportunities
Texas Lutheran University Symphonic Winds membership is earned by audition at the start of each semester. Members are the top woodwind, brass and percussion performers enrolled at TLU. The ensemble rehearses three hours per week and performs regularly both on and off campus.
The Texas Lutheran University Concert Band is open by audition to all students of the university. The band performs in concert on campus and on tour. Band members participate in three hours of rehearsal each week, plus special appearances. Members are encouraged to enroll for private lessons.
The Texas Lutheran University Orchestra performs in concert as both a string ensemble and full symphonic orchestra once each semester. The ensemble meets twice a week. Additionally all string players have the opportunity to audition for membership in the Mid-Texas Symphony under the direction of David Mairs. The Mid-Texas Symphony is a professional orchestra that is based on the TLU campus and supported by the university.
The Texas Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble functions in a traditional big band format. During the first semester, the band performs standards from the big band era; For the second semester, the group concentrates on more contemporary literature. There are also courses available in jazz improvisation and jazz history.
The Texas Lutheran University Bulldog Pep Band serves as a musical spirit group at select home football and basketball games. All members of the TLU Concert Band and Symphonic Winds participate in the pep band on a rotating basis. The pep band is open to all university students with a band background.
Other Opportunities in the School of Music
The School of Music offers piano instruction with several highly qualified instructors with a wealth of concert experience in solo performance and chamber music. Students can also receive instruction in traditional and contemporary church music, keyboard improvisation, and jazz.
Performance opportunities abound at Texas Lutheran University in weekly recitals, chapel services and ensembles. In addition, the Seguin community offers the student pianist the opportunity to teach private piano lessons, work as a church pianist at a local church and serve as an accompanist for UIL competitions in the central Texas area.
The Texas Lutheran University Opera & Music Theatre Workshop offers varied workshop and performance opportunities in both opera and musical theatre. Auditions are open to all students of the university. Participation in the workshop requires weekly rehearsals, stage movement training, vocal coaching, dress rehearsals, and performances.
Scholarship Opportunities
Numerous scholarship opportunities are available both for music majors and non-majors who participate in TLU ensembles.
Music Major Scholarships
TLU Department of Music scholarship audition information can be received by contacting us at:
