Music

Degrees Offered

Program Degree Offered
Music (Composition Option) M.M.
Music (Music Education Option) M.M.
Music Education (online/summer option) M.M.
Music (Performance Option) M.M.

Admission

Admission Application Instructions

  • Applying for admission to the graduate program in Music is a two-step process:

First: Complete the Online Application

Fill out the online application. There are three steps involved in the application process.

  1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.
  2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.
  3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

As part of this process, applicants must do the following:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average)
  2. 3 Letters of recommendations.
  3. Upload a personal statement indicating:
    • reasons for wishing to be admitted into this program.
    • past experiences (volunteer or paid) working in the music field.
    • 5 year goals after completion of the program.
  4. Upload resume
  5. Pay the application fee.

Second: Request Official Transcripts:

  1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the the School of Music from all colleges and universities you have attended (excluding University of Montana)  Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Admission Deadlines

  • The deadline for fall, spring, and summer terms are open.

School of Music Website

Campus Location
Music Building, Room 101

Federal Express Delivery - Street Address
32 Campus Drive #7992
Missoula, MT 59812-7992

(406) 243.6880
Fax: 406.243.2441
griz.music@umontana.edu


Graduate Coordinator and School Director
Dr. James Randall, Director
(406) 243-6880
james.randall@umontana.edu

Updated 08/12