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Master of Music (M.M.) and Graduate Diploma (G.D.) Applicants

Applicants for the Master of Music (M.M.) degree are required to have completed a Bachelor’s Degree, or its recognized equivalent, from an accredited college or university prior to matriculation. Applicants whose college work has been completed outside the U.S. are required to submit all academic records in official English translation, as well as official documentation of U.S. degree equivalency. Applicants who do not demonstrate degree equivalency are not eligible for admission to the M.M. program, but may be considered for the Graduate Diploma, following recommendation by the relevant faculty and evaluation by the Dean of Admissions.

Applicants to the Graduate Diploma (G.D.) must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, Undergraduate Diploma, or equivalent certification. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge, repertoire, and experience comparable to that of M.M. applicants, but will be expected to meet a higher performance standard.

Graduate applicants should request two (2) artistic letters of recommendation to be included with the submitted materials.