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Butler School of Music • Austin, Texas
Quick Take
UT Austin's Butler School ranks among the top public music programs in the nation, offering elite classical and jazz training in performance, conducting, composition, and music education in Austin. Located in the Live Music Capital of the World, students benefit from 250 live music venues, a booming music technology and industry scene, and one of the most energetic college-city music cultures anywhere in the country.
UT Austin at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | large |
| Genres / Styles | classical, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music education, music theory, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | highly selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | highly selective |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | highly competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Austin, Texas |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the UT Austin website
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Program Overview
The music program at UT Austin is large in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
UT Austin supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the UT Austin website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at UT Austin can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the UT Austin website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at UT Austin
Students at UT Austin can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music education, music theory, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the UT Austin website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at UT Austin is highly selective. Academically, it is highly selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.8. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for UT Austin is 2026-12-01 00:00:00 of each year.
Visit the UT Austin website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at UT Austin, and the school's auditions are considered to be highly competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the UT Austin website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Butler School sits at the edge of UT's campus, steps from Sixth Street and the Drag, in Austin — the Live Music Capital of the World — where 250 live music venues and a booming industry surround campus daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UT Austin hard to get into?
Admission to UT Austin is considered highly selective for music and highly selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at UT Austin?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at UT Austin.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at UT Austin?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for UT Austin?
Admitted students at UT Austin have an average GPA of 3.8. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for UT Austin?
The application deadline for UT Austin is 2026-12-01 00:00:00, with live auditions typically held Jan–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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