Applicants for admission to the M.M. or D.M.A. degree programs in performance must pass an admission audition before a faculty jury. Auditions are held only on the dates specified on the audition form. For information regarding accepted repertoire, see Audition Repertoire link above. For scholarship consideration, application and audition must be completed by the first Monday in March. All auditions must be completed by the first Monday in April.

Applicants for admission to the M.M. and D.M.A. degree programs in conducting must submit a written application and preliminary audition video (DVD or VHS). Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition and interview. For information regarding acceptance to the D.M.A. in conducting, see Audition Repertoire link above.

The UNT College of Music (PDF) application also serves as your application for fellowships and assistantships. Note: Three recommendations are required. Teaching fellowships and assistantships are awarded each spring for the following academic year to qualified applicants. Refer to the application for deadlines. Preference for fellowship and assistantship awards will be given to those who audition no later than the first Monday in March.

Announcement of awards will begin the first Monday in April.

The UNT College of Music application (PDF) also serves as your scholarship application. Three recommendation letters are required.

Announcement of awards will begin on the first Monday in April.

The National Association of Schools of Music Code of Ethics Article V. requires that the acceptance of financial aid or the signing of a declaration of intent to attend a given institution shall not be binding if signed before April 15, of the calendar year of matriculation into a program of study at the graduate level.

Graduate Piano Literature Exam
All piano performance majors are required to pass the Graduate Piano Literature Exam. The examination will be given each semester during the week of registration and orientation. If remedial coursework is assigned, the student must enroll in these courses in the first semester they are offfered.

Graduate Composition Examination
All graduate composition majors are required to take the Graduate Composition Examination. This 60-minute diagnostic examination assesses the student’s knowledge of contemporary composers and repertoire (through score and listening identification), terminology, bibliographic resources, and other information pertinent to composition in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Results of this examination will be used to advise students in curricular matters and to determine placement in composition-related courses.

Graduate Placement Examinations

All new College of Music graduate students must take the GPE or sign a waiver stating that they will complete the courses for each examination waived. The GPE covers theory, music history and music literature. The examination will be given each semester during the week of registration and orientation. If remedial coursework is assigned based on the results of the GPE, the student must enroll in these courses in the first semester they are offered.

Description:

1. Music History and Literature: 

For incoming master's students:

1. 120 multiple-choice questions, 20 dealing with each historical period (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, 20th century).

2. 12 listening examples, with two questions per example. Two listening examples from each of the six periods. Listening questions measure understanding of genre, period style, and the style of major composers.

The exam will be given in two sections, corresponding to pre- and post-1750, each section consisting of 60 multiple choice questions and 6 listening examples (two questions per example).

The recommended method of preparing for the test is to study the 7th edition of A History of Western Music (Grout/Palisca/Burkholder) and its accompanying audio and score anthologies.

For incoming doctoral students:

1. Pre-1750: 30 multiple-choice questions; 3 listening excerpts, 2 questions per excerpt (45 minutes); Post-1750: 30 multiple-choice questions; 3 listening excerpts, 2 questions per excerpt (45 minutes)The listening questions are designed to test understanding of period style, genre, and style of major composers. Doing well on this portion will not depend on knowing that specific piece.

2. Students will write two essays, one on a pre-1750 topic/excerpt, the other on a post-1750 topic/excerpt, from a set of prompts (45 minutes per essay).


2. Theory: 

A. Aural Perception (Ear Training): Error detection; identification of discrepancies between written scores and the music being played, in rhythm/meter, melody and harmonic sonority.

B. Written: (1) Analysis of a short composition from the 18th-19th centuries, with respect to thematic, structural, harmonic and other relevant parameters, and (2) Realization of figured-bass.

C. Sight-Singing: Singing at sight a melody characteristic of the 18th-19th centuries, containing chromaticism and modulation.

D. Keyboard Harmonization: Harmonization (providing an accompaniment at the piano) at sight of a melody typical of the 18th-19th centuries, with appropriate use of various types of altered chords.

Guidelines for Graduate Placement Examinations Results:

Under current College of Music policies all new graduate students are required to take placement examinations in Music History and Literature and in four areas of music theory. It is the purpose of these tests to determine if prospective candidates for graduate degrees have adequate musicianship and scholastic preparation. All faculty members who advise graduate students should be informed of their entrance records and should be familiar with policies and procedures for removing any deficiencies revealed by the GPE.

Minimum acceptable scores are established by the musicology and theory faculties respectively. Special courses are provided for the removal of deficiencies which are determined by these examinations.

Policy for Satisfying the GPE Requirement:

1. All new College of Music graduate students must take the GPE in the first semester of matriculation.

2. Students who fail the examination, or portions of the examination, must take the appropriate course(s) the first semester the course(s) is offered.

3. MM and PhD students who fail the GPE, or portions thereof, by 5 points or fewer have the option of petitioning the Director of Graduate Studies in Music to retake the failed portions of the GPE at the beginning of the next semester in which the student is enrolled. If the student fails a second time the appropriate course(s) must be taken the first semester the course(s) is offered. DMA students may not retake the GPE.

Coursework Deficiencies
The College of Music may request validation of any coursework or skill by examination or performance. Upon admission, a faculty member in the degree program area will evaluate the student's transcripts for deficiency coursework. During orientation, the Director of Graduate Studies in Music will notify applicants of any deficiency coursework determined by the transcript evaluation. Students are expected to complete deficiency coursework the first semester the courses are offered. A grade of C or better must be earned in each undergraduate or graduate course assigned as a deficiency.

M.M. and Doctoral Composition:

Applicants to the M. M. and D. M. A. programs in composition must send the following materials to the College of Music Admissions Office (received by the first Monday in February) at the same time application is made to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies:

1. A completed College of Music Application.

2. Scores of three representative works.

3. Recordings (CD, VHS video, and/or DVD only) of three representative works, at least two of which should correspond with the scores submitted; if VHS videos are submitted, please include only one work per tape. MIDI realizations may be used in exceptional cases.

4. A current résumé or vita, which includes the following:

a. A list of original compositions, including title, medium, date composed, and duration.

b. A list of performances of original compositions, including date, location, and performers.

c. A list of prizes, commissions, grants, or other honors recently received.

5. Complete academic transcripts (photocopies acceptable).

6. Official GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing scores (photocopies acceptable).

7. Letters of recommendation from three persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's accomplishments and merits.

8. Writing samples (e.g., research paper, thesis, etc.). The writing samples will provide the evaluators with information concerning the potential of the applicant to successfully handle the academic component of the graduate degree. Evaluators will review these samples for command of English, the ability to present an argument in a cogent manner, and evidence of critical thinking.

9. Personal statement that addresses the following:

a. Compositional aesthetics and influences.

b. Statement of purpose: why are you interested in pursuing graduate studies at the University of North Texas?

c. Long-range professional goals.

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(Application deadline January 15)

The admission process for conducting applicants will consist of two stages. The materials outlined below are to be submitted by January 15 to the College of Music, Office of Admissions/Auditions. 
The College of Music application materials should include the following: 

• A completed College of Music Application.
• A resume providing complete information concerning the musical training and experience of the applicant.
• A repertoire list of works studied and conducted.
• A face-to-the-camera, high-quality video recording (DVD or VHS cassette) of the applicant conducting; include if possible excerpts from both a rehearsal and a performance.
• Statement of career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants must also apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu . International applicants must apply at www.international.unt.edu .

The audition/interview process: 

• On the basis of the written applications and tape evaluations, selected choral studies and orchestral studies conducting applicants will be asked to come to the campus for an audition and interview at their own expense. A limited number of applicants in the wind studies area will be invited to attend the North Texas Conductors Collegium in the summer as an auditionee, also at their own expense.
• It should be understood that no applied music courses count toward degree requirements until the applicant has passed the admission audition. 
• In the audition and interview, those conducting applicants who demonstrate the attainment of a requisite level of technical skill, musicianship, and knowledge of basic repertoire will be considered for admission into the program.
• Applicants must contact individual areas of specialization (i.e., choral studies, orchestral studies, wind studies), to obtain more detailed admission and audition requirements.

Additional requirements : 

• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT's Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• The performance area requires an on-campus writing sample written at the beginning of the semester of matriculation. The writing examination is administered during orientation week, along with the GPE. The sample must reflect the candidate's ability to write cohesively. It must be in English approximately 600-1000 words in length. Evaluators will review the sample for command of the English language, the ability to present an argument in a cogent manner, and evidence of critical thinking.
• In lieu of the writing sample, a GRE verbal score may be submitted.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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M.M. Jazz Studies

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu . International students apply through www.international.unt.edu .
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Quantitative Scores.
• Candidates for Master's in Jazz Studies in performance must pass an audition for their instrument or voice. Audition requirements can be found on the Jazz Studies website: http://www.jazz.unt.edu .
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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M.M. Music Education

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu . International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Applicants without a bachelors degree in music education will not be admitted until post-bachelors degree certification courses are completed and 1 year of teaching experience is obtained.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores
• Submit a writing sample describing the applicant’s philosophy of music education and a resume describing the applicant’s teaching experiences.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music
• No audition is required for MM Music Education applicants. 

M.M. Musicology

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
• Submit examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
• Submit a statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
• For early music emphasis, an audition is required.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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M.M. Theory

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
• Submit examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
• Submit a statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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M.M. and Doctoral Performance

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Candidates for Master's and Doctoral Performance programs must pass an audition on the required repertoire for their instrument or voice. Please see "Graduate Audition Repertoire" for a complete listing of required audition repertoire.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae detailing your professional experience, honors and awards
• Submit a Repertoire List (last five years)
• The performance area requires an on-campus writing sample written at the beginning of the first semester of matriculation. The writing examination is administered during orientation week, along with the GPE. The sample must reflect the candidate's ability to write cohesively. It must be in English approximately 600-1000 words in length. Evaluators will review the sample for command of the English language, the ability to present an argument in a cogent manner, and evidence of critical thinking.
• In lieu of the writing sample, a GRE verbal score may be submitted.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music

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M.A. with a Major in Music

Our Master of Arts with a Major in Music program offers concentrations in Applied Music, Composition, Musicology or Theory.

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Applicants for the MA with a concentration in Applied Music must pass an audition for admission at the concentration level. Composition, Musicology and Theory do not require an audition.
• Applicants for the MA with a concentration in Composition must submit a composition portfolio. Please contact the Composition department for MA portfolio requirements.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music . They are part of your application to UNT's Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
• Submit examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
• Submit a statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music .

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Doctoral Conducting

The admission process for conducting applicants will consist of two stages. The materials outlined below are to be submitted by January 15 to the College of Music, Office of Admissions/Auditions. 
The College of Music application materials should include the following: 

• A resume providing complete information concerning the musical training and experience of the applicant
• Lists representing the following: works the applicant has studied; works the applicant is prepared to conduct; and, works the applicant has previously conducted
• A written analysis of a movement from a major tonal work on the applicant's repertoire list
• A face-to-the-camera, high-quality video recording (DVD or VHS cassette) of the applicant conducting a rehearsal and interacting with an ensemble he/she regularly conducts
• A good-quality audio CD and/or a face-to-the-camera video recording (DVD or VHS) of a performance conducted by the applicant. 
• Statement of career objectives
• Three letters of recommendation
• Three names of people (include their addresses and phone numbers) willing to speak to the candidates musical abilities (they may be the same people who send the letters of recommendation). 
• Applicants must also apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu . International applicants must apply at www.international.unt.edu

The audition/interview process: 

• On the basis of the applications and tape evaluations, selected choral studies and orchestral studies conducting applicants will be asked to come to the campus for an audition and interview at their own expense. A limited number of applicants in the wind studies area will be invited to attend the North Texas Conductors Collegium in the summer as an auditionee, also at their own expense.
• It should be understood that no applied music courses count toward degree requirements until the applicant has passed the admission audition 
• In the audition and interview, those conducting applicants who demonstrate the attainment of a requisite level of technical skill, musicianship, and knowledge of basic repertoire will be considered for admission into the program
• Applicants must contact individual areas of specialization (i.e., choral studies, orchestral studies, wind studies), to obtain more detailed admission and audition requirements 

Additional requirements:

• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• The performance area requires an on-campus writing sample written at the beginning of the semester of matriculation. The writing examination is administered during orientation week, along with the GPE. The sample must reflect the candidate's ability to write cohesively. It must be in English approximately 600-1000 words in length. Evaluators will review the sample for command of the English language, the ability to present an argument in a cogent manner, and evidence of critical thinking.
• In lieu of the writing sample, a GRE verbal score may be submitted.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the director of graduate studies in music
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music

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Doctoral Musicology

Admission Requirements:

Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu . International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.

Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.

Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.

• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
• Submit examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
• Submit a statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

Doctoral Theory

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing Scores.
• Submit a Resume.
• Submit three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
• Submit examples of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
• Submit a statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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Doctoral Music Education

Admission Requirements:

• Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies www.tsgs.unt.edu. International applicants apply at www.international.unt.edu.
• Apply for admission to the College of Music with the application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships available on this website.
• Submit a letter of intent addressed to the coordinator of the Ph.D. program in Music Education.
• Submit three letters of support from University professors and public school contacts.
• Submit an example of scholarly writing; a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to music education.
• Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT’s Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. After Toulouse has admitted you, they will forward copies of your transcripts to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated for coursework deficiencies. You must complete the appropriate deficiency courses the first semester they are offered.
• An interview with members of the graduate committee will be conducted for qualified applicants, either in person or via telephone. International students may conduct the interview via conference call.
• Provide evidence of three years of successful classroom teaching experience prior to beginning the program.
• Submit GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing scores.
• Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
• Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music.

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Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance

The Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance is a non-degree program providing an intensive, two‑year period of post-baccalaureate study in music performance. It is intended for exceptionally gifted and accomplished performers seeking professional performing careers, but not wishing to engage in academic studies required for a graduate degree program.

 Application Process

The application process consists of application to the College of Music, application to the University through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, or, for non-U.S residents, application through International Admissions, and an audition. Each part of this process is discussed below.

Application to the College of Music

Application for admission into the program must include:

• a College of Music graduate application available at www.music.unt.edu/admissions/gapplication.pdf
• three letters of recommendation  (link)
• a dossier (vitae, performance reviews, etc.)
• recording(s) of recent performance(s)

Submit application material to: University of North Texas, College of Music Admissions/Auditions, P.O. Box 311367, Denton, TX 76203-1367.

Application and admission to the UNT Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

In addition to applying to the College of Music, application from U.S. citizens must be made through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies (www.tsgs.unt.edu). International students must apply through International Admissions (www.international.unt.edu). University application deadlines apply.

Candidates for admission to the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance program must have received a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution and must meet the Graduate Catalog grade point average requirements for admission to the Graduate School as a non-degree or certification only student.  Normally such degrees must be in field(s) of the academic certificate program.  The Graduate Council of the College of Music must approve exceptions to any of these guidelines. 

For International Applicants: Submission of a TOEFL score or the results of an equivalent test of English language ability is required. There is no fixed threshold score required for acceptance into the Graduate Artist Certificate in Performance program.

Audition

A live audition is preferred. The audition will be 30 minutes in length.  The applicant should prepare a full length recital from which repertoire will be selected at the time of the audition.
In lieu of a live audition the applicant may submit a video recording in either DVD or VHS format.  If a recorded audition is submitted, a full length recital is required. 

Enrollment in the college

All students accepted into the program will enroll in designated performance courses for a minimum of nine graduate credit hours each long semester.

Participants for whom English is not the first language will be evaluated in their ability to function in the English language according to the needs of the program. The College of Music reserves the right to require English language study through the Intensive English Language institute (IELI).

Advising

An advisory committee will be formed for each student admitted to the program, to include the major professor (private music instructor), the appropriate applied division chair and the Associate Dean for Admissions. 

Scholarships

While scholarships are not reserved exclusively for the Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance program, the College of Music offers a number of competitive scholarships to outstanding students in performance.  It is assumed that a prospective student qualified for the very high acceptance standards of the Graduate Artist Certificate program would likely also receive positive consideration for a scholarship.  Such competitive scholarships entitle recipients to pay the very economical lower tuition of a Texas resident, regardless of the state or country of their residence.

Course requirements summary (32-36 credit hours)

Performance Study (private lessons), 16 hours
Recitals, 12 hours*
Laboratory participation (not required for keyboard performers), 2-4 hours                     
Chamber Music (not required for vocal performers), 2-4 hours

*Recital requirements:  Four full-length recitals are required, and will be adjudicated by at least two members of the area applied faculty and at least one members of the Graduate Artist Certificate Committee. Other performances may be recommended for substitution by the major professor and approved by the Graduate Artist Certificate Committee.

Required course description

MUAM 55XX or 65XX Applied Music. 16 hours (4 credit hours each) Private lessons in major instrument or voice.

Recitals:  Four recitals MUGC 5941-5944 or MUGC 6941-6944. 12 hours (3 credit hours each)

Chamber Music (2-4 hours) to be selected from:
MUCM 5510, String Chamber Music. 1 hour
MUCM 5520, Woodwind Chamber Music. 1 hour
MUCM 5530, Brass Chamber Music. 1 hour
MUCM 5540, Percussion Chamber Music. 1 hour
MUCM 5550, Jazz Chamber Music. 1 hour
MUEN 5530-5540, Collegium Chamber Music. 1 hour

Laboratories (2-4 hours) to be selected from:

MUEN 5040, Opera Theatre. 1 hour
MULB 5171, Choir. 1 hour
MULB 5172, Orchestra. 1 hour
MULB 5173, Band. 1 hour
MULB 5174, Jazz Lab Band. 1 hour
MULB 5175, Accompanying. 1 hour
MUEN 5530-5540, Collegium Baroque Orchestra or Collegium Singers. 1 hour

Graduate Artist Certificate Advisory Committee

Associate Dean for Admissions (chair)
Chair, Division of Keyboard Studies
Chair, Division of Vocal Studies
Chair, Division of Instrumental Studies
Dean, College of Music (ex officio)                                     

Revision June 21,  2006

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