Advisory Examination

The written advisory examination is administered during the evaluative interview. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of general music knowledge, music history, music education and music theory. The purpose of the examination is to assist in planning a course of study consistent with degree requirements and the student’s assessed needs and expressed interests. If serious deficiencies are discovered, applicants will be required to complete a written examination in order to devise a plan of remediation. This plan may include additional and/or remedial coursework. Unconditional acceptance in the program will be granted only after such remediation is completed