Music, Certificate

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The Music Certificate Program is a one-year course of instruction designed for advanced students wishing to pursue intense and concentrated musical study in conducting, instrumental performance, vocal performance or composition at the pre-master’s or post-master’s level.

Admission Requirements

Application Deadline is August 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring. Since application reviews may begin immediately after the deadline, we recommend submitting your application and providing all required documents before the deadline.

Additional documents required:

Three Letters of Recommendation

Audition/Interview required:

Domestic applicants must select an audition/Interview date under the Secondary Music Application tab
International applicants must submit either a recorded videos/papers/scores online* OR select an audition/Interview date under the Secondary Music Application tab

*under the Portfolio section, if available in this application, or on your Application Status Page after you submit your application

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (4 credits)

Students are required to register for applied music each semester in which they are in residence.

Electives (4-8 credits)

Select 4-8 credits from:

MUCT 5000 to 7999
MUSP 5000 to 7999

Culminating Experience

A solo recital or concerto performance with orchestra is required for performers
A major musical composition is required for composers

Minimum Total Credits (12 credits)

Additional Requirements

Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill certificate requirements.