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Degree Offerings:
Graduate programs in music lead to the degrees Master of Music, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy, all of which are accredited by The National Association of Schools of Music.
Program Options:
Master of Music (M.M.): |
Master of Arts (M.A.): |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Music Education Musicology-Ethnomusicology Music Theory-Composition |
Audition Guidelines
Master’s degree applicants in performance and those individuals who are planning to take applied lessons at the graduate level, regardless of their degree program, must audition in their major performing medium. Students planning a major in Performance (vocal or instrumental) and Conducting will be expected to demonstrate ability on the level of the Bachelor of Music in Performance Senior Recital.
For students residing at an inconvenient distance from Kent, an audition tape may be sent to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. It should contain up to thirty minutes of material covering a variety of performance styles (and languages for vocalists). A list of repertoire studied in the past year should accompany the tape or be brought to the audition. While it is not required for admission, doctoral students planning to study applied music must audition. Students desiring a return of the audition tape should enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Students who wish to major in Conducting should call the appropriate conductor to make an appointment:
Dr. Frank Wiley, Orchestra: (330) 672-2636
Dr. C. M. Shearer, Chorus: (330) 672-2909
Dr. Wayne Gorder, Band: (330) 672-2965
A videotape may be sent by conducting applicants who live an inconvenient distance from Kent.
Apply online for a graduate audition.
Entrance (Diagnostic) Examinations
All entering master’s and doctoral students take entrance diagnostic examinations in music theory and in music history. The examination must be taken before the 2nd semester of enrollment in a degree program. Courses required as a result of these examinations are part of the degree requirement for the student, even if some are not graduate level.
Examinations are given in January and August of each year.
Examination dates for 2008/2009 academic year:
Fall 2008
Music Theory Friday, August 22 6:30-9:30 p.m. D106
Music History Saturday, August 23 2:00-5:00 p.m. D106
Spring 2009
Music Theory Friday, January 16 6:30-9:30 p.m. D106
Music History Saturday, January 17 2:00-5:00 p.m. D106
Graduate Assistantships/Teaching Fellowships
The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music offers graduate assistantships in applied music, band, chorus, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, musicology, opera, orchestra, piano, pedagogy, and theory. Teaching fellowships are available to doctoral students already holding a master's degree or equivalent.
Learn more about our graduate assistantship program.
Click an area below to read about specific graduate assistantships that may be available.
Apply for a graduate assistantship.
For more information regarding assistantships/fellowships or to have a graduate application sent, please contact:
Ralph Lorenz, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
