First, the graduate degree of the Conservatory of Music
1. Music master
Emphasis on professional ability, more than 80% of the courses are professional music courses, and it is usually necessary to submit a portfolio or attend an interview when applying. The employment direction is mostly music performance.
2. Master of Art
Emphasis on academic research and creation. There are 40%-60% music-related courses in the curriculum. Students interested in music theory and music history can choose to apply for MA degree.
Second, the postgraduate application conditions
The application for the Conservatory of Music consists of two parts. In addition to the application for graduate school, the application for the Conservatory of Music needs to be completed separately.
1.GPA requires more than 3.0.
2. Language achievement.
International students are required to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. Generally speaking, TOEFL score above 80 and IELTS score above 6.5 are required. Most majors in the Conservatory of Music don't need to provide GRE scores, while those with strong theory such as music theory and music education need GRE scores.
3. Letter of recommendation.
2-3 letters, usually 1-2 letters, required to be judges in the field of music specialty.
4. Instruments.
Including resume and personal statement, mainly showing music skills, music learning background and experience, and planning for future study and work.
5. Portfolio and interview.
For applicants majoring in music, it is very important to show their professional skills through portfolio and interview.
In addition to completing the applications for graduate schools and conservatories of music, students applying for a Ph.D. in American music also need to submit their portfolios or interview tracks. Some schools require the submission of portfolios when applying, and screen some applicants for further interviews through preliminary examination; Some schools don't require portfolios, and they interview directly when applying. For international students, it is difficult to participate in the on-site interview of the school. It is necessary to ask the applicant school in detail about the requirements of the interview tracks and submit the tracks that meet the requirements in time.
The above is a brief introduction to the application conditions for studying abroad for doctoral students majoring in music in the United States. I hope it will be helpful to the students. For more questions about studying abroad, please consult your teacher.