Before a student can be admitted as a music major, she/he must audition for the appropriate applied music faculty. Occasionally, recorded media are acceptable; however, the applicant should check with the area coordinator for approval. Most areas prefer a live audition. On-campus auditions also give prospective students an opportunity to tour our facilities, observe classes and/or lessons, meet with other students, meet with applied faculty, and possibly attend a recital or concert performance.

Prospective students should check the on-campus audition schedule for the listing of applicable dates for their instrument or discipline. Audition requirements vary between areas; it is best to contact the applied music professor for specific requirements.

Students must audition and/or interview as follows


Performance Degrees
An audition is required for all performance degrees, including conducting.

Composition
Applicants in composition must submit several representative musical scores of their compositions for evaluation.

Musicology and Theory
Applicants in musicology and theory must submit examples of their written work, such as copies of essays, term papers, and/or a thesis, for evaluation.

Music Education
Applicants for a doctoral degree in music education must have at least two years experience teaching in accredited schools.

Conducting
Personal audition required.


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