Applying for the MM/DMA
Professor Daniel Asia teaching a composition lesson
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GRADUATE APPLICATION. Click on the following link:
How to Apply
NOTE: The application process is in two steps:
STEP ONE: Apply for admission to the University of Arizona
STEP TWO: Apply to the College of Fine Arts
Click the link above to get started!
Below is some general information about the application materials.
The following must be sent directly to the Academic Student Services Office in The School of Music: (The address appears below.)
A. Transcripts (GPA 3.0 minimum)
B. Application Essay (accompishments, goals and your reason for pursuing music for graduate studies)
C. Materials (see below)
(You may also interview in person. Contact the professors to schedule a time and let the Office of Student Services know when it is finalized.)
D. Three (3) Letters of recommendation
What materials to submit:
All applicants must submit a maximum of three reproduced manuscript scores that are a representative cross-section of reasonably current work in various genres. One of these should be at least ten minutes in duration (A CD recording of the submitted works should be sent if possible.)
Scores must be legible, clearly identified as to the title, composer, date of completion, etc.
In the case of ensemble works, only include the full score
Electro-acoustic works may be submitted. Please include a score if applicable.
Applicants may also submit other supporting materials (programs, reviews, articles, etc.)
DEADLINES
(School of Music and Graduate College)
Domestic Applicant
Check graduate handbook or call the School of Music office
International Applicant
Check graduate handbook or call the School of Music office
*International students must demonstrate proficiency in English as one of the conditions for admission. Submission of a minimum score of 550 (or a computer-based score of 213) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language in not English. Contact the department for more information.
SEND MATERIALS TO:
Please submit all College of Fine Arts (School of Music) admissions materials to:
School of Music
ATTN: Eric Johnson
1017 N. Olive Rd.
Music Bldg., Rm. 109
P.O. Box 210004
Tucson, AZ 85721-0004
520.621.1656
Email: emj2@email.arizona.edu
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