Master of Music Degree Admission Requirements
Composition
Conducting
Music Education
Music Education Distance Learning
Music History
Music Theory
Music Therapy
Performance & Performance Pedagogy
Graduate Performance Certificate
Composition
Submit a portfolio containing the following:
1) Scores of original compositions — may be submitted on paper or as computer files on a data CD or DVD. (Acceptable formats include files made with Sibelius or any of the Finale family of software. Files from other notation programs that have been converted to Acrobat Reader-compatible PDF format are also acceptable.)
2) Recordings of the scores you submit, if available. (Acceptable formats include audio CD, DVD, mp3 format on data CD, or audio cassette.)
3) Applicant's Narrative Statement: — artist's statement, education and career goals, plus optional program notes for compositions being submitted.
When mailing your portfolio, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have materials returned after the review process. (Please do not send scores and recordings as email attachments.)
An interview/portfolio review session is also recommended, especially for students seeking graduate assistantships or other financial aid. Please contact the School of Music for scheduling.
Conducting
Submit a videotape (approximately 10-20 minutes) demonstrating current conducting skills. A personal interview in which acceptable keyboard facility, performance on the candidate’s major instrument, sight-singing, and aural skills, are demonstrated is also required.
Music Education
Auditions demonstrating graduate-level proficiency are required for diagnostic purposes only. A recorded audition is accepted provisionally, and only when a personal audition is difficult or impossible to arrange. A writing sample on a topic assigned by the Music Education Division and a video tape of a rehearsal or teaching episode, or demonstration of a teaching episode are also required.
Music Education Distance Learning Program
- Send application and transcript to Graduate Student Services. The application may be downloaded from the Ohio University website. Application to Graduate School is required for both degree and non-degree students.
- For admission into the degree program send the following materials to the School of Music, Glidden Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701:
- submit a five-to eight-page, double-spaced, writing sample on the topic “Assessment in Music.” The paper is for diagnostic purposes only
- submit a 15 minute video tape rehearsal or teaching episode
- submit either a resume or portfolio
for additional information
Music History and Literature
Contact the chair of the history and literature division for specific information.
Music Therapy
Applicants must submit a writing sample and evidence of prior experience in working with persons with disabilities. A Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, or its equivalent, is required. Please refer to the Music Therapy division page for additional information regarding the Master of Music degree and/or equivalency program.
Music Theory
Contact the chair of the theory division for specific information.
Performance & Performance Pedagogy
Auditions demonstrating graduate-level performance proficiency are required. Recorded auditions are accepted provisionally, and only when a personal audition is difficult or impossible to arrange. Candidates in voice and piano not auditioning in person must submit video recordings. Please refer to the specific division for additional information.
Graduate Performance Certificate Program
Auditions demonstrating graduate-level performance proficiency are required. The 30 credit hour program is designed to be completed in three to six quarters of full time enrollment. Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree although exceptions may be considered in cases where applicants can document that they have the equivalent in professional performing experience and meet the School of Music academic standards. Students pursue the performance certificate in a nondegree status and may not simultaneously work toward a Master of Music degree.
For additional information please contact the graduate chair at gradmusic@ohio.edu