ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Music Performance Degree – Voice or Instrument Option. Audition or an audition tape is required for admission. Deficiencies may be made up by study at the MUS 410 level.

Music Performance Degree – Composition Option. A portfolio of original compositions is required for admission. Deficiencies may be made up by study at the MUS 410 level.

Music Performance Degree – Conducting Option. Audition or an audition tape is required for admission. Deficiencies may be made up by study at the MUS 410 level.

*Music Education - Thesis Option . Writing sample consisting of a major paper from undergraduate work or the equivalent needs to be submitted.

*Music Education - Performance/Essay Option . Audition or an audition tape is required for admission. Deficiencies may be made up by study at the MUS 410 level.

*Music Education - Conducting Option . Evidence needs to be demonstrated of baton technique through an audition or videotape.

*Music Education - Composition Option . Submit scores and tapes of original compositions. Deficiencies may be made up by study at the MUS 410 level.

(*All music education degree candidate at the graduate level must either be certified to teach public school music or must enroll concurrently in the URI Teacher Certification Program.)