Michigan State University Application

http://music.msu.edu/admissions/application-requirements/doctoraldegrees/dma-conducting-orchestral

Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting

Michigan State University Application
Complete the online application to Michigan State University
(https://admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp) . There is a nonrefundable application fee.
Apply early if you want to be considered for financial aid, a graduate assistantship, or
a fellowship.

College of Music Supplemental Application

Submit the online College of Music Supplemental Application. There is a $60

nonrefundable application fee. Deadline is Dec 1.

Prescreening Video
First Round: Applicants to the doctoral program in orchestral conducting must
submit a video of the applicant in rehearsals and performances. Upload this to the
College of Music Supplemental Application. Deadline is Dec 1.

Live Audition
Second Round: After reviewing all applicants materials, we will invite finalists to
campus for a live audition. Candidates will be contacted to arrange a date. Auditions
will include an extended rehearsal with the Symphony Orchestra (repertoire will
vary), a detailed score study question-and-answer session, and meetings with various
members of the orchestra and graduate orchestral program, as well as with the MSU
conducting faculty. For additional information, please contact Director of Orchestras
Kevin Noe at noekevin@msu.edu.

Transcripts
Submit one official transcript from every college or university attended. Transcripts
are considered official when mailed by the institution directly to the College of Music
at the address below. Deadline is Dec 1.
College of Music - Office of Admissions
Michigan State University
253 Music Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
Electronic transcripts: MSU accepts e-transcripts only from U.S. schools if sent
directly to us by the school. Please send to admissions@music.msu.edu.

Resume
Include a list of standard repertoire studied and/or conducted with name, date, and
location (if previously conducted). Deadline is Dec 1.

Personal Statement

In your personal statement please describe your educational and musical background,
goals and objectives, and future career plans. Please feel free to include any
information that you feel would be helpful to the College of Music in making our
admission decision. Limit your statement to 300-500 words.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: The College of Music prefers to
receive personal statements online. Although the MSU Graduate Application also
accepts personal and academic statements online, please do not use that application
to submit your personal statement. Please use only the College of Music application to
submit your personal statement. Deadline is Dec 1.

Letters of Recommendation
Request letters of recommendation from three individuals familiar with your musical
abilities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: The College of Music prefers to
receive letters of recommendation online. Although the MSU Graduate Application
also accepts letters of recommendation online, please do not use that application for
your letters of recommendation. Please use only the College of Music application to
submit your letters. Deadline is Dec 1.
Additional requirements for International Graduate Applicants.
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English
Required for all applicants except Dec 1
Language
those applying for the
Requirement Performance Diploma Program. If
you are not a citizen of the United
States or if your native language is
not English, you are required to
demonstrate your level of English
proficiency by taking and submitting
scores from one of the MSU-accepted
language tests. Graduate applicants
applying for performance degrees
who have a degree from a US
accredited university may be exempt
from this requirement. Those
applying for degrees in
Composition, Music Education,
Music Theory or Musicology must
provide a language exam
regardless of previous study in
the United States.
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT, or MELAB
are accepted. MSU's Institutional

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code is 1465.When scheduling
testing, note that it may take a month
or longer from the time of the request
to send scores until they are received
and recorded in the Office of
Admissions.
Click here to learn more about
acceptable minimum scores for
international graduate applicants.
Financial
You will be required to show proof of
Requirement financial resources and support equal
s and the I- to or greater than the estimated cost
20
of tuition and living expenses as
outlined on the below form. Note:
Proof of sufficient funding is not a
Dec 1
factor in the admissions decision.
preferred
Qualified applicants cannot be fully
but not
admitted until proof of sufficient
later than
funding is provided.
the end of
February
Click here for the required Proof of
Financial Resources Form.
Transcripts Request that all secondary schools
Dec 1
attended, colleges or universities
preferred
attended, or examination boards send but not
original or attested copies of all
later than
transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets,
the end of
and certificates directly to Michigan F
State College of Music Admissions
Office (see address below) in an
official, sealed envelope. In addition,
where the original documents are not
issued in English, also provide an
official English translation of each
document. Please know that
translations certified by a notary are
not acceptable.
Michigan State University
College of Music Admissions Office
333 W Circle Dr room 253

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