Education: Music Education

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a B average in the major field. An applicant who does not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her personal statement; please see the Personal Statement section of the admissions application form for further information.
2. Presentation of official transcripts.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Copy of teacher certification in Music Education.
5. Application and fee.
6. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
7. An audition on the candidate’s major instrument. (*Please see further information below.)

* Graduate Music Education Audition Dates

• Tuesday, September 16, 2003
  (for October 1 application deadline)
• Tuesday, March 16, 2004
  (for April 1 application deadline)

Auditions will begin at 6 PM. The auditions should be 10 to 15 minutes in length representing at least two different composers and styles. A variety of tempos is suggested. Vocalists should include music in three languages, including English. As part of the audition the Music Department Faculty will briefly interview each candidate.

Accompanying the admissions application materials is an audition request form that must be completed and returned at least two weeks before the audition date. The audition must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Certification required for admission: Initial certification in Music Education

Program leads to: Professional certification in Music Education

Please see Certification Requirement Changes for further information.

Application Deadlines

April 1 for Fall Term or Summer Term
October 1 for Spring Term
Late admission deadline for Fall Term on a space available basis: July 1

Program Requirements