PROGRAM DETAILS

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Musical Arts - Conducting

    Unit
    Degree
    Major Code
    Major Description
    Concentration Code
    Concentration Description
    Phone Number
    Website
    Comments
    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    DMA
    MUAR
    Musical Arts
    CDC
    Conducting
    703.993.1380
    http://gmu.edu/department/music/
    A) Screening Audition — Please submit a recorded audio and visual record of recent performances presenting appropriate musical literature. The Screening Audition can be a DVD or it can be a web-based file. Video is not optional, though some of the selections may be audio only. It should include at least 45 minutes of music performed within the last two or three years.B) A live audition at Mason (approximately 15 to 20 minutes of musical material) will be scheduled after a successful initial evaluation of the screening material. This audition may include an assessment of other skills critical to the artistic success of conductors such as sight-reading, sight-singing, ear-training, and error detection.• Master’s degree in music from accredited college or university with GPA of 3.50 or above in the area of specialization• A sample of academic writing about music• Resume of academic, artistic, and professional accomplishments and positions. DMA applicants should include a repertoire list of publicly performed works. Two official copies of college transcripts are required. For application information contact CVPA Graduate Studies at cvpagrad@gmu.edu and view the website at http://www.gmu.edu/cvpa/
    Spring App Deadline
    Fall App Deadline
    N/A
    2/15
    Admission Requirements $65 App Fee
    College Transcript 1
    GRE Scores
    Letter of Recommendation 1
    Letter of Recommendation 2
    Letter of Recommendation 3
    Resume
    Writing Sample

    AUD - Audition Required