Composition applicants are accepted based on the strength of the composition portfolio and academic record. Applicants who wish to study with a faculty member on their primary instrument (instrumental/vocal) are required to audition. Composers should check the guidelines for audition requirements for the appropriate instrument. Composition applicants who do not successfully place into an applied faculty member’s studio or who do not wish to take a primary studio audition will enter the piano track and may study with an advanced graduate student on piano. This piano track focuses on the keyboard skills necessary as a composer, and not those of a performer.

There is no formal interview process required for undergraduate composers with our composition faculty, but faculty will be hosting office hours during each of our on-campus audition days.  Students are also welcome to reach out to department chair.

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All Composition applicants are required to submit a portfolio for pre-screening review.

Submit at least three original compositions in good manuscript form, reflecting a variety of instrumental and formal types, including at least one work for a larger group such as a chamber orchestra and/or chorus. Please also include audio recordings of each submitted composition; acoustic recordings are strongly preferred rather than MIDI realizations.

• Applicants should bring a physical copy of their portfolio with them to the interview. Scores should be bound. Candidates may be required to participate in various placement tests or proficiencies on the day of the interview.

• A performance audition is not required for admission to graduate programs in composition.