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A comprehensive program in theory and musicianship contributes to the education of every undergraduate Eastman student, with courses for the well-rounded musician, including analysis, style composition, improvisation, and music making. Graduate students engage in advanced study with a world-class faculty to develop original research and innovative teaching.

Music Theory Studies

Music theory plays a central role in the education of every Eastman student. The study of theory includes a wide range of subjects, from hands-on training in musical skills to advanced research on musical structure and music’s cultural context. The goal of the Eastman theory department is not only to provide students with a solid technical foundation, but also to encourage their ongoing intellectual engagement with music as an art form.

Undergraduate Core Study

The undergraduate core curriculum consists of five sequential semesters of study, with coordinated skill-development in written and aural skills.  All students learn to analyze a range of works in diverse styles and compose short compositions in specific styles.  Coordinated aural skills classes develop the ability to transcribe music, improvise, and read music of progressive complexity at sight.  Students who need to review music fundamentals will take an introductory course in their first semester; those who exempt the review course will have the option to take a topical seminar of their choice as their fifth semester of study.  Placement in theory classes depends upon the ability, background, and individual needs of each student, as determined by written examinations and interviews during orientation. A four-semester honors track is also offered for students with appropriate background, and students can audition to major in theory as undergraduates.

The core curriculum is the required program of study for all undergraduates at Eastman. Students pursuing the BM in Music Theory enroll in additional advanced courses, and their studies culminate in a senior thesis project, presented both as a written document and in a public lecture.

Undergraduate Majors

The Bachelor of Music Theory is offered to students who successfully interview for admission to the program based on their musical and theoretical skills, and on their potential for music-theoretical research and academic writing. In addition to the core courses required of all Eastman undergraduates, theory majors complete two years of secondary language studies, additional advanced courses in style composition, keyboard skills, and analysis or music cognition, and write a senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The thesis research is presented in written form and as a public presentation during the final semester of study.

Graduate Pedagogy Study

Students with a strong interest in pursuing a music theory teaching career have two options:  the MA in Pedagogy of Music Theory or the Advanced Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy.  The latter is pursued concurrently with another Eastman degree (usually MM or DMA), and many of its requirements can be counted toward both programs.  Pedagogy study requires strong practical skills in analysis, keyboard, and sight singing.  Students will gain practical experience teaching and will study contemporary research in music teaching and learning.

Graduate Research Study

Eastman’s thriving Music Theory community consists of faculty members with expertise in a vast range of music-theoretical topics, as well as a roster of distinguished guest speakers and scholars, and abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary projects: offering students the groundwork to create their own significant original research.

Few theory programs can match Eastman’s scholarly breadth and excellence; fewer still can call a world-class School of Music their home. Because of our strong ties to the performing community, Eastman theorists maintain a vital tradition of practical musicianship. Our students may take lessons and play in ensembles. They cultivate musical skills on par with their scholarly abilities, giving them the confidence and know-how to empower a new generation of rising musicians.

Employers at colleges and universities across the country know that an Eastman degree is a mark of excellence. That’s why our graduates are among the most sought-after candidates on the job market—and why so many of our PhDs find long-term employment in a highly competitive field. Our alumni include many of the field’s most visible scholars, working at a host of major institutions including Yale, CUNY, Cornell, Oberlin, the University of Minnesota, the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina, and Florida State University. Our PhD has also prepared some graduates for work in allied fields, such as software engineering.

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No matter what you choose as a major, Music Theory will play a central role in your Eastman education. The goal of Eastman’s theory department is not only to provide students with a solid technical foundation, but also to encourage their ongoing intellectual engagement with music as an art form.

We invite you to explore our many programs and courses here, and hope to welcome you to Eastman one day!

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Requirements

Bachelors of music degree (bm).

This major is for students who have reached an advanced level of aural and written theory skills.  First-year admission is rare; it is more common for a student with another major, such as applied music, to add the theory major after completing the core theory curriculum at an advanced level.

Preliminary Requirement

Applicants must submit a written paper with their application forms by the application deadline. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the applicant’s writing ability. This paper need not be on a musical topic. (Note that this is not a prescreening requirement; all applicants to this program will be scheduled for an audition/interview.)

Interview Requirement

Undergraduate theory applicants will be interviewed by the theory faculty. Interviews are not conducted at regional audition centers; all theory applicants must audition and interview in Rochester.

Audition Requirement

On the same day the applicant interviews in Rochester, he or she will also be scheduled for an audition on his or her applied instrument or voice.

Available Undergraduate Theory Tutoring

A small fund is available to provide free individual tutoring for undergraduates who are identified by their instructor as needing special support in aural and written theory classes in the core curriculum or who have a documented learning disability. Only students registered for a core theory course and in good standing with respect to attendance and participation may apply for this tutoring, which may be initiated by speaking with the course instructor. The department normally allocates tutoring based on the student’s work around the third week of the semester.  This assessment is revisited after the midterm examination, at which time tutoring may be discontinued, or new students added to the program.  Students recommended for tutoring sign a contract outlining the expectations for   participation; failure to attend a session without notifying the tutor in advance may result in discontinuation.

Master and Doctoral Degrees

Graduate study in music theory at Eastman provides students with a solid technical foundation, and also encourages their ongoing intellectual engagement with music as an art form. The department maintains the highest academic standards based on clear aims and learning outcomes at all levels, and on significance, originality and rigor in the research outputs of graduate students.

Preliminary Requirements

Applicants for graduate study in music theory must have an undergraduate degree in any area of music study, with significant coursework in the area of music theory beyond the core (advanced analysis, counterpoint, and/or composition). Prospective students are required to submit GRE scores and two research papers on music theory, preferably analytical in nature.  Based on these materials, a limited number of candidates will be invited to interview for admission.

Interview Requirements

Interviews have three parts:  a discussion of the student’s research interests, a musical skills assessment (keyboard and sight singing), and at-sight music analysis.  To prepare for the interview, students are advised to familiarize themselves with Eastman’s faculty and offerings and to practice their skills: sight-singing diatonic and chromatic melodies, playing at sight and realizing figured bass at the keyboard, and talking through the form and harmonic motion of unfamiliar compositions.

Programs, Initiatives and Publications

Summer programs.

The Theory Department offers a number of summer courses every year, ranging from MM and DMA requirements to special-topics courses, including online-only courses.

Academic Courses

Each year we offer a range of courses that may be required for the MM/DMA (such as TH 117-118, TH 400, TH 401), as well as special topics courses such as Analysis of Rock Music, Phrase Rhythm in Brahms Chamber Music, or Analyzing Contemporary Music.

Initiatives and Events

Statement on antiracism - august 2020.

Members of the Eastman Music Theory faculty acknowledge the need to address the issue of antiracism in all our work, be it teaching, research, or service.

The general consensus among music theorists is that it was unacceptable for the Journal of Schenkerian Studies Vol. 12 (2019) to publish an anonymous piece; that Prof. Ewell should have been given a right to reply to all the responses to his position; and that those responses should have been based on his written views rather than a verbal presentation. The Eastman Music Theory Department endorses that consensus.

Moving forward, we commit to open dialog between our graduate students and faculty about the content of our curriculum, with the objective of fostering what the Eastman School of Music terms an inclusive environment.

Music and Sound Initiative

Music, science, and engineering play pivotal roles in the University of Rochester and in the broader Rochester community. The  Music and Sound Initiative serves as a focal point for enhancing and expanding research programs that span these disciplines. It welcomes new participants and encourages students who wish to engage in interdisciplinary study in these or related disciplines to contact us.

Student Research Assistance Fund

Due to generous faculty and alumni donations to a new fund in support of student research, applications are invited from music theory students for grants to support specific research projects. Grants will typically be made in amounts of $300 or less.

E-mail Department Chair for more information on how to apply.

Music Cognition Symposium

Faculty and students from Eastman and a consortium of other institutions in the region meet four times per year to hear speakers from around the world and to present our own research.

Eastman Theory Colloquium

The Theory Department gathers weekly for a Colloquium series that features guest lecturers, professional development sessions, and presentations by our own faculty and students.  Guest lecturers in recent years have included David Huron, Philip Ewell, Joseph Straus, Mark Spicer, Ellie Hisama, Robert Hatten, Jocelyn Neal, Daniel Harrison, Yayoi Uno Everett, Michael Klein, Danny Jenkins, and John Roeder.

eTheory: Music Theory Fundamentals in Four Weeks

eTheory is the Eastman School of Music’s innovative online course, which prepares entering first-years for theory placement exams. The course can also be used by non-Eastman students for an introduction to theory fundamentals, including intervals, counterpoint, chords and figured bass, and phrase models. The online course includes over 200 sets of writing, playing, listening, singing, and conducting exercises, and provides immediate feedback on all new concepts. The course was designed by Professor Steven Laitz and a team of professionals at the Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Music Leadership.

Graduate eTheory

Join hundreds of students who have successfully prepared for graduate level theory courses and placement exams by studying music theory with Eastman School of Music’s fully-integrated graduate theory review course. This self-directed course allows you to work at your own pace, monitoring your own progress, with a musically immersive interface that’ll have you singing, playing, and listening throughout.

Publications

Intégral: journal of applied music thought.

A scholarly, peer-reviewed journal refereed by its professional editorial board. Published since 1987, the journal pursues an implicit mandate to explore and exploit the increasing pluralism of the music-theoretic field. It is published annually by the graduate students in music theory at the Eastman School of Music.

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I recently received interview offers from Eastman and Indiana and am super excited! However, I’m concerned about the musicianship skills tests (sightsinging, dictation, keyboard, etc.), as the last time I took an aural skills class was a few years ago. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for these tests? Also, how heavily weighted is an applicant’s performance on these tests in admissions decisions? Thanks in advance!

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Eastman School of Music – Ranking, Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

posted on January 6, 2017

The Eastman School of Music, a comprehensive music school, is part of the University of Rochester, N.Y., and continues its long tradition of promoting American music and musicians.

The school is incredibly selective and boasts a small program dedicated to the craft. In fact, the school’s favorite slogan is “Eat, Sleep, Music.” With an impressive history, the school believes in nurturing artists as a whole and combines music techniques with the study of humanities, interdisciplinary pursuits, and the influences of other art forms.

Further, the school is well-funded. In 2016, Eastman received $2.5 million in leadership support to prepare its students to be entrepreneurial thinkers and leaders in the ever-changing musical landscape .

Eastman opened its doors in 1921 with just 104 regular students; however, they rapidly expanded in the 21st century and renovated the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and opened a new East Wing Building including a large-ensemble rehearsal space, studios, and the new Hatch Recital Hall to allow aspiring musicians plenty of performance opportunities.

Eastman is committed entirely to music and offers five degrees: Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy (composition). The School’s Grand Hall is named after its first graduate, Roslyn Weisburg Cominsky, a former pianist with the Rochester Philharmonic and three-time winner of the Juilliard Fellowship.

Although the school is highly selective, students looking for a small music program with gifted faculty should look no further. The total student body, including graduate students, is just slightly more than 900 total for the entire school. Be warned though, Eastman has been ranked in the top 10 by US News and World Report (when they were still publishing music college rankings) and the competition is steep.

Eastman programs are mostly performance-intensive. Their undergraduate programs focus on comprehensive musical skills and literacy; for those looking to further their musical careers, their graduate program integrates performance skills, scholarship, pedagogy, and professionalism to further prepare students to enter the professional musical world.

Acceptance Rate

To make the cut, you need to be ready to highlight your musical skills to enter this selective school. With a low student to teacher ratio of 6:1 that rivals Juilliard and the Boston Conservatory, Eastman combines hands-on learning opportunities with small class-size.

As of 2016, Eastman received approximately 2,000 applications and accepted 125 freshmen and 125 graduates, which is an acceptance rate of just 12.5%!

Eastman alumni have gone on to become members of the London Symphony Orchestra, winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Music, and Grammy award winners.

Talk about good company.

As with all applications to music school, keep in mind sometimes the numbers just don’t work to your advantage. For example, teachers can only take on a certain number of students for a given instrument each year. In these cases, musicians who apply for maxed-out studios are usually refunded their application fee and told no one who plays their instrument will be accepted that particular year.

Tuition & Fees

For the 2016-2017 school year, Eastman’s tuition is $48,600 for undergraduates and $35,162 for graduate students according to the Eastman website .

The approximate fees vary depending on whether or not you choose to live on campus. Room and board is available for undergraduates and runs $14,818. If you choose to live off campus, Rochester is the third-largest urban area in the state and is situated in Western New York. Located in the East End of downtown, Eastman is within easy reach of independent housing opportunities and numerous artistic and cultural activities.

Eastman also lists its personal, book, and transportation expenses at $2,380. But keep in mind, the book expense is an average and may be more depending on the demands of your professors; further, your personal habits and desire to explore the city and its artistic offerings may be more on the expensive side … in short, everyone’s budget will be different.

Requirements and Admissions Tips

At Eastman, pre-screening recordings are required for all Jazz instruments, Piano (performance majors only), plus the following instruments: Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Violin, and Voice.

Composition and Theory majors must also submit pre-screening scores & documents.

Unlike many other music schools, Eastman does not require students to submit ACT or SAT scores, unless the student is homeschooled.

Keep in mind, more advanced degrees at Eastman have additional application requirements.  You can find a helpful list here.

If you are invited to audition at Eastman, you’ll have to provide an in-person audition repertoire including general convocation, theory and musicianship testing, a question-and-answer session for parents, a group interview with a staff member, and the audition.

Find Eastman’s list of suggested audition materials for each instrument here.

If you are accepted to audition at Eastman, I would recommend you schedule a lesson with a faculty member in the department you are interested in enrolling into at Eastman prior to your audition. Knowing how a specific teacher works with you is critical for determining if a school is a good fit. Also, if they like you and your playing in your lesson together, your chance for getting in might be higher. Keep in mind this is only a recommendation and not a fact in every instance.

7 Insider Tips for Applying to Music School

• Read the Instructions: Every school is different and you need to know what’s expected.
• Choose your audition dates carefully: mark the dates on your calendar and make sure you have no conflicts in case you pass the pre-screening round.
• Talk to your recommenders well before the application deadlines. Don’t wait. Get these in order as soon as possible.
• Request your transcripts to make sure they arrive well in advance of deadlines.
• If a pre-screening recording is required, treat it like a real audition. In short, be serious about it! A professional recording showcasing your best ability is fundamental to your application.
• Proofread and spell-check every document you submit. Your writing skills are important!
• Make sure your name is consistent on every document. Don’t use a nickname.

Notable Alumni

The list of successful Eastman Alumni is long and impressive. In almost every corner of music, an Eastman Alum can be found. Here are but a few ….

Renée Fleming, the renowned American opera singer and soprano. Steve Gadd, one of the most highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry. Charles Frank “Chuck” Mangione, American flugelhorn player, trumpeter, and composer with international fame for his 1977 jazz-pop single, Feels So Good. Ronald Levin “Ron” Carter, American jazz double bassist and the most-recorded jazz bassist in history.

In 2016, Alumni Maria Schneider was honored with two Grammys. One for her album The Thompson Fields (Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album) and for Best Arrangement (Instruments and Vocals) for her work on David Bowie’s Sue (Or in a Season of Crime).

There are too many Eastman Alumni to discuss in full here. For a good list, check out this  Wikipedia page.

The faculty at Eastman is exceptional. In every department from Composition to Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion, there are talented and performing musicians with years of experience.

Eastman faculty includes Grammy Award winners, Mozart Medal recipients, and members of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. You can find a complete list of current Eastman faculty here .

Similar Schools & Ranking

A school similar to Eastman would be a comprehensive music conservatory with a small student body affiliated with a university program. Many of these examples exist – some include University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music based in Los Angeles, the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University based in Baltimore, and the Mannes College of Music based in New York City.

At Music School Central, we rank Eastman highly. For both classical and jazz performance, Eastman is, in our opinion, a top-10 university music program in the country.

One of the most noted programs at the school is its Jazz performance program – you will find many of the worlds most renowned faculty in jazz teaching at the school.

Scholarships

Eastman provides select merit, need, and other tuition benefits. Merit scholarships are based on your musical and academic merits, need-based awards are determined by your FAFSA application, and if a parent is an employee of the University of Rochester, you may be eligible for tuition benefits.

Any student applying to Eastman should also apply for the FAFSA in order to maximize opportunities for receiving financial aid. Grants and loans from FAFSA can help pay for an acceptance to Eastman.

Is Eastman Right for Me?

If you are looking for a prestigious music school grounded in industry awareness and built on creativity, then Eastman is a good choice. Ensembles such as Break of Reality, Alarm Will Sound, Jack Quartet, and Sound Exchange all began at Eastman.

However, not everyone is suited to attend the school. Prestigious schools, like Eastman, often come at a steep price tag, or you may want a more rural setting. Whatever your reasons, if possible, a visit to Eastman should be on your list before making a final decision to attend.

Eastman’s focus is on the following programs: Chamber Music, Composition, Conducting & Ensembles, Humanities, Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media, Music Teaching & Learning, Musicology, Organ, Sacred Music, & Historical Keyboards, Piano, String, Harp, & Guitar, Theory, Voice & Opera, and Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion.

With more of a classical and jazz focus, Eastman might not be the right choice for other musicians, such as those wishing to pursue electronic pop music or songwriting.

For Eastman and many other schools, the application process can be confusing and difficult to navigate. There are many parts to understanding how to truly and successfully succeed in the audition, interview, and college research process.

If you are interested in attending college for music, and you would like to receive high level assistance in how to audition, interview, and master the college application for Eastman or any other music school, check out Music School Central’s College Counseling Program.

Click here to find out how we can help you or the musician in your family achieve your musical dreams.

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During this Music Theory APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the new fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank. Enrollment limited to 20 students.

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Markand Thakar is renowned world-wide as one of the major conducting pedagogues of the 21st century. For 20 years co-director of Graduate Conducting (with Gustav Meier) at the Peabody Conservatory, he is Director of Conducting Programs International and enjoys an ongoing relationship with the Juan N. Corpas University School of Music in Bogota, Colombia, as a visiting faculty member.

As a conductor Maestro Thakar has appeared with some 40 orchestras across North America, in addition to orchestras in Asia and Europe. Currently Music Director emeritus of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, his career included stints as Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Associate conductor of the Colorado Symphony, and Music Director of the Duluth Superior Symphony. Notable among his studies was his work with the legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache. Thakar is the author of On the Principles and Practice of Conducting (University of Rochester Press, 2016) Looking for the "Harp” Quartet: An Investigation into Musical Beauty (University of Rochester Press, 2011), and Counterpoint: Fundamentals of Music Making (Yale University Press, 1990).

Born in Budapest in 1941, I hoped to become a pianist. I was probably quite talented but lost my nerves as soon as I was on stage, so I gave up, studying instead English and Russian at Budapest University, graduating in 1965. Between 1965 and 1971, I broadcast in English on short wave, between 1971 and 1990 I was Head of Promotion with Editio Musica Budapest, the Hungarian Music Publisher and after a brief Berlin interlude, I joined Universal Edition, Vienna, to promote their catalogue (1992-2007). In retirement (2008-) I published a book of interviews with György Kurtág and "Three Questions for Sixty-Five Composers" (May 2011)both published by the University of Rochester Press. During the years I was active with publishers, I brought out books of interviews with Witold Lutoslawski, Iannis Xenakis and Luciano Berio, in addition to several more only available in Hungarian.

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CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

Alex Ross, critic for THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE, (July 2019) called her book: “commendably even-handed in its treatment of Muck, declining to make an innocent victim of him.” He writes: “It’s a wonderful book, a very rich addition not only to the literature on American music and the war but also to Boston musical history. I learned much!”

Kate Wakeling, critic at BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE writes (September 2019): “This incisive, powerful book is not so much a biography as a broader cultural history…Burrage situates Muck as a ‘prism’ through which to examine the shadow of prejudice, paranoia and reckless journalism that engulfed cultural relations in America during World War I. The resulting work is an exemplary piece of scholarship. It is painstakingly written, offering a compelling (and terrifyingly relevant) discussion of the power-play between culture, politics and the darker forces of humanity.” FIVE STARS.

Don O'Connor, critic at AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE writes (January 2020): "[A] thoroughly researched and excellent book....Well illustrated and thoroughly footnoted with an excellent, comprehensive bibliography, sparing no details of one of the shabbiest farces in our cultural history."

R.C. Speck, critic at QUARTER NOTES MAGAZINE at WCPE Classical Music Radio (December 2019) writes: "Fans of classical music like to think that music can transcend politics. After all, music is the language of beauty that crosses borders and cultures....Sadly, classical music can be a creature of politics as well, as Melissa Burrage reveals in her absorbing history.... Sad story evocatively told."

THE BOOK WAS FAVORABLY SUMMARIZED IN:

LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE/Australia by Clive Paget (August 2019)

DOPPIOZERO/Italy by Corrado Antonini (August 2019)

ACADEMIC REVIEWS:

Petra DeWitt, professor of History and Social Sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology, reviewer for HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES NETWORK (H-Net) says: "The Karl Muck Scandal makes an important contribution to the scholarly debate over the degree of patriotism in the US during World War I....As Burrage expertly explains, the social and sexual climate in America, especially the shame associated with publicized deviant behavior, assured that the accused selected internment for the remainder of the war...Burrage conducted extensive research in archives, conservatory collections, newspapers, the papers of persons involved in the events, and the appropriate secondary sources. Consequently, the author has created a work that is much more than an examination of the unfair treatment of German speakers during World War I. It is a history of music at the turn of the twentieth century; it is a study of competing interpretations of the American way of life; it is an indictment of governmental overreach; and it is a story about intrigue and sexual misconduct during a time of social change. As such, it is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in American society during the World War I era, including undergraduates studying the early twentieth century."

Chris Capozzola, professor of history at MIT raved that “The Karl Muck Scandal goes behind the front page to explain one of World War I’s most remarkable events. Melissa Burrage draws on intensive research and careful listening while always keeping the human element in view. An immigrant in a new land, contests over loyalty and patriotism, fear, surveillance, and incarceration, this is not only the story of a single musician, but also a crucial chapter in the story of America itself.”

William Weber, professor emeritus at California State University, writes that Burrage “effectively confronts … a variety of major issues—nationalism, anti-Semitism, sexual morality, and Nazism… Drawing on impressive archival and published sources, Burrage moves smoothly between the musical world and national politics, showing how deeply public opinion became inflamed in new ways in the early decades of the twentieth century.”

S. Andrew Granade, professor of musicology at the University of Missouri-Kansas writes, “I find Burrage’s book to be a provocative, well-researched and carefully argued contribution to the literature on American musical life, the impact of World War I on the American cultural scene, and issues of nationalism and identity in the early twentieth century. The Karl Muck Scandal is admirably evenhanded, presenting a complex portrait of Dr. Muck that stands as one of the book’s best features. It will become a new point of departure for future scholars working on the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its conductor.”

Christopher Huggard, professor of history at North West Arkansas Community College write: Burrage’s book is “scintillating” and a “must read for social justice advocates…Muck’s personal response to his unjust incarceration is compelling, and when he conducted his orchestra in jail, in the buff, he revealed his righteous indignation. Great book!”

BOOK LAUNCH:

Harvard Coop, Cambridge, MA June 2019

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Given your interest in Music Performance, a few institutions indeed stand out:

1. Juilliard School : Juilliard, in New York City, is one of the most respected names in music education around the globe. It offers a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance. Standout features of Juilliard's program include exposure to the unique cultural experiences in NYC, performance opportunities at their renowned venues, and the potential to collaborate with professionals and peers in drama and dance.

2. Berklee College of Music : Based in Boston, Berklee's music performance program equips students with capability and flexibility to succeed in the ever-evolving music industry. A distinctive aspect of Berklee is the student-run label 'Berklee’s Heavy Rotation Records' where students can gain real industry experience.

3. Indiana University Jacobs School of Music : The Jacobs School of Music offers more than 1,100 performances a year, affording numerous performance and teaching opportunities to students. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, it boasts a faculty of internationally recognized artists and scholars.

4. Oberlin Conservatory of Music : Located in Oberlin, Ohio, this school is known for the individual attention it provides its students due to a lower student-faculty ratio. One of their standout features is their artist diploma program for exceptionally gifted performers who show potential for a professional career.

5. Eastman School of Music : Part of the University of Rochester, the Eastman School offers a well-rounded curriculum with professional training in performance and a thorough grounding in music theory, musicology, and other music-related subjects.

I recommend looking further into each of these programs to see how their specific offerings align with your individual goals, and reach out to current students or alumni if possible to understand their experiences and insights. Good luck in your search!

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For the 2025-2026 academic year

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Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)

Priority deadline: January 15, 2025

Final submission deadline: August 14, 2025

International submission deadline: May 5, 2025

Priority deadline: Applications will be considered after the Priority deadline provided space is available.

Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.

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Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in music must complete additional requirements.  Please contact the Lamont Admission Office for details (email: [email protected], phone: 303.871.6973).

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:

Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80

Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5

Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176

Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115

Additional Information:

Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.

Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.

Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.

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We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.

Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.  Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.  Current DU students and recent DU graduates (graduated no more than one year prior to the term of admission) are exempt from this requirement.

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Applicants must submit an analytic essay or research paper that engages a music-theoretic issue. This paper should demonstrate critical and independent thinking in conjunction with the appropriate use of analytic tools, relevant musical examples, and primary and secondary sources as necessary. The document should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

Personal Statement Instructions

A personal statement of at least 300 words is required. Your statement should include information concerning your life, education, experiences, interests and reason for applying to DU. Please include a list of your theory teachers and the textbooks assigned for their theory courses in your statement.

Résumé Instructions

The résumé (or C.V.) should include work experience (musical and non-musical), research, and/or volunteer work.

Additional requirements for this program:

To be considered for a Theory GTA, please submit the syllabi from your undergraduate theory courses and ask your recommenders to comment on your teaching abilities, or potential. Please upload the syllabi to your application as a miscellaneous document. Note that we may ask candidates for GTA positions to take a keyboard and sight-reading test via Zoom.

For more information about music admissions, financial aid, and the graduate programs that the Lamont School of Music offers, please refer to the department's admissions webpage.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the music admission process, please contact [email protected] or call (303) 871-6973.

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Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee

International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.

Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

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