Music Ph.D.

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College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)602 - Doctor of Philosophy

Preferred undergraduate GPA

3

Preferred English language test for admission

No Preferred Test

TOEFL - Total - Score

79

TOEFL - Reading - Score

19

TOEFL - Writing - Score

21

IELTS - Total - Score

6.5

IELTS - Reading - Score

6.5

IELTS - Writing - Score

6.5

Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?

No

Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?

No

Description of other application requirements

Composition: Appropriate composition portfolio, including 3-5 works in a variety of media, clearly documented with some combination of scores, recordings, and other forms, including, but not limited to, written explanations of the composition process. Some works must either be for large forces, of extended duration, or both, and must demonstrate accomplishment as a composer (that is, more than the "potential" required for the MA), suitable for doctoral work.

Global Creative Studies: none

Music Education: One research or professional papers to demonstrate scholarly writing; documentation of at least 3 years of teaching experience or at least 3,500 hours of clinical experience; and an interview.

Music Theory: Two original papers (one tonal and one post-tonal analysis)

Musicology/Ethnomusicology: Applicants to the Ph.D. program in Musicology or Ethnomusicology must submit an original paper or papers.