| State schools are indeed a wise choice for music ed majors. Programs are geared towards licensure requirements for that particular state, student teaching may well result in a job offer, and state programs tend to be less costly than private or oos instituitions.
I'm not familiar specifically with Texas programs, so I can't comment on which on your list might be best for you.
In general, most programs are auditioned based, and usually admissions is a factor of academics, audition results, and in some cases an interview.
It's hard to say if you will "be good" enough at a given school, as there are variables each year across the talent levels of the applicant pool.
Most music programs hold music ed majors to a somewhat lower audition standard than music performance candidates. One way to tell is to look at required audition repetoire for each of the schools, and if the requirements differ between mus ed & performance. BTW, flute tends to be one of the more competitive instruments, and some schools may want a prescreening tape before allowing you to audition.
I'd suggest talking to local/regional music educators, and getting their feel for the programs they graduated from. It's a good place to start. Also, as professional educators, they should be aware of what schools are currently producing the top candidates.
Do some reading on this forum. There are numerous music ed specific threads and some great general background info for picking a teacher, a school, or preparing for auditions. |