Writing Sample
Applicants to both undergraduate and graduate programs must submit a sample of expository writing. The submission should be 300–500 words in length and may be either a research paper or written example demonstrating original thought. There is no required topic or essay question.
Several departments/programs also have additional or more specific requirements:
- Contemporary Improvisation – in addition to the writing sample requirement, applicants must submit a second essay explaining the reasons for choosing this major, and a short statement describing the influences on and motivations for their personal style
- Artist Diploma – applicants should include a program proposal instead of a writing sample (please refer to application details for Artist Diploma applicants)
- DMA – applicants should include a statement of purpose in addition to the writing sample requirement (please refer to application details for Doctoral applicants)
- Musicology – please refer to audition details for Musicology applicants.
- Undergraduate transfer applicants – in addition to the writing sample requirement, applicants must submit a statement outlining their reasons for transfer from their present institution to NEC
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