PhD
Music, PhD
The Ph.D. program is offered with an area of emphasis in music education, piano pedagogy, or vocal pedagogy.
Description
The Glenn Korff School of Music boasts a comprehensive faculty and an accommodating array of facilities. Westbrook Music Building houses a music library containing approximately 55,000 books, scores, and periodicals; 18,000 recordings; and computer listening and video booths. The Glenn Korff School of Music also maintains a music computer lab, a state-of-the-art music technology research classroom equipped with computers and software for music instruction, composition, and notation.
The performance complex consists of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, with stage dimensions sufficient for major touring production companies, and the Kimball Recital Hall.
Career Pathways
- Collegiate Music Educator
- PreK-12 Music Administrator
- Studio Music Teacher
Specializations
Graduate Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- One set of transcripts.
- If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If the student’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Major Admission Requirements
- GRE
- Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL 100, IELTS 7.0
- 3 recommendation letters required; 4 recommended.
- Audition or presentation of scholarly material
- Cover letter
- Minimum Master's Degree GPA: 3.5
- Statement of purpose
- Vita or resume
- Video of teaching
NOTE: When sending GRE or TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed
Admission Deadlines
For financial consideration: Apply by December 15 for fall admission.
- Deadline for Fall Admission: July 1.
- Deadline for Spring Admission: December 1.
International students are encouraged to apply early: by April 1 for summer or fall, or by October 1 for spring.
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