The Statement of Purpose is an integral and extremely important part of their initial application materials. The Statement will assist the faculty in determining whether or not the Artist Diploma program is appropriate to the goals and aspirations of a given applicant.
Copies of 2 - 5 programs of performances in which you participated during undergraduate study and/or the last two years attached to the application.
Three letters of recommendation: online application or the paper version.
A live audition is required for Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, and Orchestral Conducting applicants. Audition Details
Online submission of the preliminary files as directed on the application and as shown on the Audition page.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION, DUE: DECEMBER 1
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH FALL, 2020 GRADES, DUE: FEBRUARY 1
In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.