A personal statement of approximately 1,000 words.
The statement should: 1) tell us about your reasons for applying and your relevant prior experience, 2) describe the area(s) of study and debate in which you are interested, and 3) address your particular interest in our program.

A critical writing sample of approximately 20-30 double-spaced pages.
For Musicologists, Ethnomusicologist, and Theorists: The writing sample must match your interest/concentration. Two papers adding up to 30+ pages or, if you prefer, a single, 25-30 page paper. Font size and style do not matter. Please make sure your name is on each page.
Composers should submit a shorter paper of approximately 15 pages as part of their application in addition to scores and (if possible) recordings of recent compositions.

Three letters of recommendation.
Letters should be written by professors who know your work and can attest to your academic ability. Please do not submit more than four recommendation letters.