The Bachelor of Music degree in the chosen field of study from The University of Alabama or the equivalent from another accredited institution. In special cases, a student holding the bachelor's degree but without a formal major in the chosen field may be admitted by examination. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5. Each international application must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. International applicants must submit one certified copy in the native language along with certified precise word - for - word English translations of all transcripts, diplomas, and certificates of degree. To be acceptable, transcript and diploma copies must be certified by the issuing institution. Notary copies are NOT acceptable. Documents should be received in official sealed university envelopes. The applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall, 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or 3.0 for a completed graduate degree program. Statement of Purpose Resume Contact information for recommenders Unofficial transcripts (University of Alabama transcripts not required) Consideration for admission to the University of Alabama School of Music requires 1) application to the University of Alabama and 2) an audition for the School of Music.