Music Department Admissions - Graduate: Music Education

Requirements for Admission to the Music Education Concentration

1. A bachelor's degree in music from an accredited college or university.
2. An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
3. Two written letters of recommendation.
4. An in-person performance audition with the following requirements:
   • All applicants must prepare a minimum of three moderate to advanced level works of differing style periods taken from the standard art music repertoire. These should demonstrate the performer's technical skills and musicianship. At least one selection from the contemporary period must be included. Applicants will be expected to sight-read at the audition. Special considerations:
     • Voice - all works must be memorized; at least two selections must be performed in a foreign language.
     • Piano - all works must be memorized.
     • Percussion - applicant must demonstrate ability on snare drum, timpani, and on a mallet instrument.

Music Education Concentration Requirements

1. Completion of the 36-credit degree course requirements.
2. A one-hour recital.
3. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination, which carries no course credit and is required of all students.
4. A final project, which may consist of a thesis or lecture/demonstration.