BA in Music

International students who attended schools outside of the United States must submit a NACES approved evaluation of academic records, and this evaluation must be based on official transcripts.

Proof of sufficient funds is required for the visa application process to gain entrance into the U.S. This proof is met by: Completing the Declaration of Financial Responsibility on the application for admission; and Submitting financial documents from a bank, sponsor, or foundation, agency, government, etc.

You need to provide a high school transcript from all schools attended. If you are still in high school, your transcript will need to include coursework for grades 9–11. If you have already graduated, your transcript will need to include coursework for grades 9–12 and also include your graduation date.

Prepare the audition requirements listed below for the instrument/voice area(s) you wish to audition for. You may choose to audition on more than one instrument/voice by submitting multiple Audition Request Forms, one instrument/voice per form. Please contact the corresponding area coordinator with questions or concerns. Prospective composition majors must complete an audition on their primary instrument/voice and submit a portfolio of work. Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Drumset, Piano, Strings and Harp, Voice, Woodwind

The essay is a chance to give us a snapshot of who you are—your voice, your experiences, your goals. Remember that your essay is reviewed for both admission and scholarship purposes. Students are asked to respond to one of the prompts below as part of the application for admission. Prompt Option 1 Describe one or more activities you have been involved in that have been particularly meaningful. What does your involvement say about the communities, identities or causes that are important to you? Prompt Option 2 Share a meaningful experience and how this has helped shape you in your preparation for college. This could be related to your passions, commitments, leadership experience, family or cultural background. Prompt Option 3 Topic of your choice. If you have written another essay that captures what you want the Admissions Committee to know about you, feel free to share it here.

Prepare the following materials for your composition portfolio. Submit your portfolio items as shared links (or a single link to a shared folder with all files) in the Audition Request Form. Ensure the sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link can view," and that all links remain active/available until notified of the acceptance decision. 2-3 original compositions. There is no requirement in terms of musical style, but the compositions should be the best representation of the applicant's current interests and abilities. At least one composition should be notated (PDF format preferred). Audio recordings are required if a composition is not notated. Audio recordings for notated works are not required but are helpful.