<p>I'm currently an undergrad. student at Texas State University at San Marcos.
Even though I have been playing the piano for a while, I wasn't thinking about majoring it until this year when my teacher suggested that route.</p>
<p>Basically, I've always been playing as a hobby, often on and off (I was also in the Army for 4 years during which I never played).</p>
<p>When I came to Texas State University, I thought I was going to be at the bottom of the class, but am surprised to find out that I am at average, if not higher.</p>
<p>Anyways, I want to transfer to UT-Austin Butler School of Music.
Of course, I am aware that their music program is more competitive than Texas State.</p>
<p>But how much more difficult?
Do I even stand a chance?
Is there anyone who has auditioned before to UT-Austin?
What are some schools comparable to UT-Austin?</p>
<p>My current list of repertoire... (hope it helps)</p>
<p>-Schumann Concerto A minor
-Mozart KV311
-Debussy Estampes No. 3
-Bach Preludes and Fugues</p>
<p>The number of applicants who are interested in majoring in piano performance at UT-Austin will be far higher than Texas State which will, in and of itself, make the pool far more competitive. I am not in a position to judge how competitive someone is for piano. I would think that Butler will be less competitive than UNT which, when leaving Rice out of the equation, is in my opinion the best music school in Texas. Rice is a whole different world from UT-Austin. Several large state flagships would be comparable to UT Austin such as Missouri-Columbia and the University of South Carolina.</p>
<p>Thank you for responding. I talked to my current teacher about it and he thinks he can prepare me for acceptance to UT. Wow, I knew Rice University had an excellent music school, but just didn’t know it was THAT good.</p>
<p>I can’t speak specifically to UT Austin, but piano performance at music schools at any tier are going to be really competitive, because of the number of kids studying piano even at schools somehow ranked as ‘second tier’ or whatever, it still is ridiculously competitive. </p>
<p>If you are seriously thinking of doing this one thing I could suggest would be, if possible, to make arrangements with a teacher at UT Austin in the department and get an evaluation, that will be a lot more realistic than what people can tell you on her. Even if you are playing an appropriately level of rep, you potentially may not be at the right level, a teacher in the program could tell you that.</p>
<p>Thank you for your insight. I will definitely consider that. Even though my teacher currently does not teach at UT, he completed his doctorate at UT and has held a teaching position there.</p>