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Music Therapy Application Procedure

1.   complete the entrance requirements of the School of Research and Graduate Studies

The GRE  IS REQUIRED for all students applying to the M.A. or the combined Certification Graduate program unless you have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The GRE IS NOT REQUIRED for students applying to the Certification program.

2.  prepare an audition on your principal musical instrument and select the Transfer audition instruction page for your principal instrument. You have the option to prepare for any of the audition levels, but are only required to meet the “All Other Majors and Music Minor” audition requirements. Please contact   Conservatory Student Services to schedule an audition.

3.  meet with the music therapy faculty for an interview and assessment of functional music skills. You will be expected to:

  • a) Sing and accompany yourself with piano and/or guitar. You may use sheet music or a lead sheet. You should prepare 2 contrasting pieces from traditional or contemporary musical styles.
  • b) Sing an American folk song from memory.

If you are unable to arrange for a campus interview/assessment because of distance, you will be expected to audio or video tape your musical skills assessment, as well as complete a telephone interview.

Contact  Dr. Hsiao to schedule a phone interview, request a visit, or to address specific questions.