Applicants should hold a B.A. in Music, a B.Mus., or the equivalent. Applicants are expected to have good general knowledge of music history and music theory, competence in basic musicianship skills, including sight-singing, written and keyboard harmony, dictation, and basic keyboard facility (including sight-reading). Entering students will be given diagnostic tests in music theory prior to the beginning of classes and will be advised to remedy any evident deficiencies during the first year in residence by registering for the appropriate undergraduate courses or through other appropriate means. Credit earned in such courses cannot be counted toward fulfillment of any degree requirement. Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Transcripts Reference Letters - Three (3) letters of reference are required Academic Essay The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students who did not earn their undergraduate degree at an institution in the United States, or did not earn a diploma or degree in a country where English is considered the primary or dominant language. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required ONLY for Music History/Music Theory and ICIT applicants. Auditions are required for MFA applicants in Collaborative Piano and/or Piano Performance, Guitar & Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Arts. TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.