The music theory interview provides an opportunity for the applicant to discuss the program and a career in music theory. The interview also allows the faculty member to evaluate the applicant's background and training in music theory. During the interview, the applicant will be asked to verbally analyze the melody, harmony, and form of an excerpt from a Beethoven piano sonata. The applicant will also be asked to demonstrate their keyboard skills by: 1. harmonizing several phrases from a Bach chorale tune and 2. score reading several phrases of a Bach chorale in open score using soprano, alto, tenor and bass clefs.

Applicants are to submit two research papers with their application.

Applicants are encouraged to interview in person with a Hartt music theory faculty member on a scheduled audition day. Telephone interviews are not permitted. Skype interviews will be arranged if the applicant is able to comply with the requirements for the Skype interview. All new, incoming graduate students will take placement exams during the week of orientation to determine the appropriate course of study and whether subject review courses are necessary.

Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).