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Music - MM

Graduate Program Application Information

Graduate Program - Music

Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/music

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major - MM/Music

Fields of Specialization:

  • Composition/Music Technology
  • Music Education
  • Music Education (Online/Summer)
  • Musical Theater
  • Performance

For detailed curriculum, please visit http://www.sfa.umt.edu/music/

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - prior to start of semester
  • Spring - prior to start of semester
  • Summer - prior to start of session

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Complete application packet including letter of application and resume must be postmarked by April 1

Test Requirements:

  • GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years OR verifiable GRE scores if the test date is over five years old
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • A brief letter stating objectives in pursuing graduate study
  • Examples of original compositions - written scores and recordings (composition/music technology only). For more information, please contact Dr. Charles Nichols at charles.nichols@umontana.edu
  • Live or taped audition including two musical theater songs in contrasting styles, one classical art song or operatic aria, and one dramatic monologue. A dance excerpt is optional. For more information, please contact Dr. David Cody at david.cody@umontana.edu
  • Live or taped audition of solo musical performance (performance only). For more information, please contact Dr. Stephen Kalm at stephen.kalm@umontana.edu
  • For more information regarding the music education specialization, please contact Dr. Stephen Kalm at stephen.kalm@umontana.edu

 
Music Department
The University of Montana
Music Building, Room 101
32 Campus Drive #7992
Missoula, MT 59812-7992