Bachelor of Music in Music Studies - Instrumental

The Bachelor of Music in Music Studies degree leads to all-level music teacher certification in public schools. Students receive extensive training in music teaching and learning from internationally recognized teachers and scholars in music education, all of whom were distinguished K-12 music teachers before joining the Butler School. Over the course of the degree, students are provided with extensive practical field experiences working with children in their areas of specialization in public and private schools in the Austin area. Students also take lessons in their primary instrument, participate in ensembles and receive comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history. Our graduates enjoy rewarding careers as music teachers in Texas and throughout the U.S.The 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Studies degree leads to all-level music teacher certification in public schools. In addition to extensive training in music teaching and learning, students take lessons in their primary instrument, participate in ensembles and receive comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history. Music Studies majors also complete the university’s core curriculum.

Your High School Transcripts and Any College TranscriptsPlease submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) “O” and “A” level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports don’t meet this requirement.