Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Graduate Admission Requirements

Prerequisite to admission to any graduate program in Music is completion of an appropriate undergraduate music degree. Admission will be based on an evaluation of the student's competencies and the content of the undergraduate program.

The student must take the appropriate Advisory Examinations in Music Education, Music History, and Music Theory administered by the School of Music faculty upon the student's arrival on campus. Students with an instrumental concentration may be required to take written examinations on technique in their performance area.

All graduate students enrolling in the School of Music as majors are expected to attend major recitals, concerts, productions, and convocations on a regular basis as part of their course program.

Candidates will take a written comprehensive examination at a time approved by their major advisor.

Master’s Programs. An audition in the major applied area is required of all entering graduate students, and three letters of recommendation are also required of Music Education majors.

Doctoral Program. An audition in the major applied area is required of all entering graduate students. A minimum of two years public school teaching experience is required of D.A. (Music Education) applicants. Three letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.