Music

Options of this Major:
Conducting
Composition
Performance
Music Education
Programs under this Major:
Doctor of Musical Arts Program (DMA)
Master of Music Program (MM)
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

The School of Music offers programs leading to the Master of Music degree with emphases in composition, ethnomusicology, music education, musicology, music theory, and performance (including accompanying and conducting).

The School also offers a program leading to the Doctor of Musical Arts degree with... Show Full Description

Department: Music

Phone:
(520) 621-5929
Fax:
(520) 621-8118
Mailing Address:
1017 N. Olive Road, Music Building, Room 109
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Website:
http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/music/

Majors:
Composition (option of Music), Conducting (option of Music), Music, Music Education (option of Music), Performance (option of Music)

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Department Faculty

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Doctor of Musical Arts Program (DMA)

Contact Information

Application Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520) 621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520)621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Financial aid is available
  • Priority application deadline for graduate teaching assistantships for fall: February 15

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • Masters degree in a music discipline
  • GPA 3.0
  • TOEFL 550
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Composition applicants must submit a maximum of three reproduced manuscript scores that represent a cross-section of reasonably current work in various genres. Submitted scores must be legible copies clearly identifying the title, composer, and date of completion. A recording of each score should also be sent whenever possible, although only the full score is required for ensemble works. Applicants in composition may also submit other materials in support of the application (programs, reviews, articles, etc.). At least one work should be of at least ten minutes duration.
  • Conducting Applicants must submit audio and video tapes of their performances. Please contact the Director of Choral Activities for recording specifications.
  • Music Education Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through submission of formal writing examples such as term papers, articles, and curriculum vitae listing teaching and related experience (See School of Music Graduate Handbook).
  • Music Theory and Musicology Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills. Submit examples of writing about topics in Music Theory such as term papers or articles.
  • Performance Applicants must either perform a live audition or submit audition recordings. Applicants may contact the School of Music for audition instructions and requirements.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
June 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
June 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
Not Required

Program Requirements
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Master of Music Program (MM)

Contact Information

Application Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520) 621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520)621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Financial aid is available
  • Priority application deadline for graduate teaching assistantships for fall: February 15

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • Masters degree in a music discipline
  • GPA 3.0
  • TOEFL 550
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Composition applicants must submit a maximum of three reproduced manuscript scores that represent a cross-section of reasonably current work in various genres. Submitted scores must be legible copies clearly identifying the title, composer, and date of completion. A recording of each score should also be sent whenever possible, although only the full score is required for ensemble works. Applicants in composition may also submit other materials in support of the application (programs, reviews, articles, etc.). At least one work should be of at least ten minutes duration.
  • Conducting Applicants must submit audio and video tapes of their performances. Please contact the Director of Choral Activities for recording specifications.
  • Music Education Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through submission of formal writing examples such as term papers, articles, and curriculum vitae listing teaching and related experience (See School of Music Graduate Handbook).
  • Music Theory and Musicology Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills. Submit examples of writing about topics in Music Theory such as term papers or articles.
  • Performance Applicants must either perform a live audition or submit audition recordings. Applicants may contact the School of Music for audition instructions and requirements.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
June 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
June 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
Not Required

Program Requirements
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Contact Information

Application Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520) 621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Lyneen Elmore
(520)621-5929
lyneen@u.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Financial aid is available
  • Priority application deadline for graduate teaching assistantships for fall: February 15

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • Masters degree in a music discipline
  • GPA 3.0
  • TOEFL 550
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Composition applicants must submit a maximum of three reproduced manuscript scores that represent a cross-section of reasonably current work in various genres. Submitted scores must be legible copies clearly identifying the title, composer, and date of completion. A recording of each score should also be sent whenever possible, although only the full score is required for ensemble works. Applicants in composition may also submit other materials in support of the application (programs, reviews, articles, etc.). At least one work should be of at least ten minutes duration.
  • Conducting Applicants must submit audio and video tapes of their performances. Please contact the Director of Choral Activities for recording specifications.
  • Music Education Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through submission of formal writing examples such as term papers, articles, and curriculum vitae listing teaching and related experience (See School of Music Graduate Handbook).
  • Music Theory and Musicology Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory writing skills. Submit examples of writing about topics in Music Theory such as term papers or articles.
  • Performance Applicants must either perform a live audition or submit audition recordings. Applicants may contact the School of Music for audition instructions and requirements.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
June 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
June 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
Not Required
NRC Fields(s)
Music (except performance)

Program Requirements