Master of Music (MM) and/or Master of Arts (MA)

Please submit the following to apply to the Lamont School of Music master's programs at the University of Denver:

1. Apply Online
Applications for a Lamont School of Music master's program at the University of Denver must be submitted online. Admission to the master's program is made on a rolling basis. However, to be given priority for scholarships and assistantships, all online materials must be submitted, and all supplemental materials must be postmarked by February 23, 2013.

A $65 non-refundable application fee is required for an application to be processed.

2. Transcripts
Applicants must earn and submit proof of earning the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to beginning graduate coursework at DU. DU must receive transcripts from every previously attended institution, including study abroad and college coursework completed in high school. All U.S. transcripts must be official and received in the Office of Graduate Studies in a sealed envelope. University of Denver students and alumni do not need to provide DU transcripts as these will be requested by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Students who have earned a degree outside the U.S. must also submit proof of graduation, typically through a degree certificate or diploma. If you have been educated outside the U.S., we encourage you to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for assistance regarding transcript-related materials. DU's in-house foreign credential evaluation may take up to four weeks. This evaluation must be complete by the program's stated deadline. Applicants with education credentials from outside of the U.S. are encouraged to apply early.

3. Test Scores
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for MA applicants only. Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy applicants are strongly encouraged to take the GRE. Scores must be received directly from the appropriate testing agency. DU's ETS Institution Code is: 4842. 

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who are from countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Applicants may be exempted from English proficiency test requirements if by the time of matriculation they have earned a post-secondary degree from a formally-recognized/accredited university where the entire language of instruction and examination is English.  These applicants must have attended an English-medium university for all years of study toward the degree program. Applicants with a regionally accredited post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement but not from other standardized graduate entrance examinations.
The minimum TOEFL score accepted by DU is 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based). The minimum IELTS score accepted by DU is 6.0.

There are no exemptions for graduate teaching assistants. Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) must demonstrate fluency in spoken English by scoring a 26 on the TOEFL speaking section or 8.0 on the IELTS speaking section. Individual graduate programs reserve the right to set higher test score requirements. Please visit the International Applicant website for a list of TOEFL/IELTS requirements.

4. Personal Statement
A personal statement of at least 300 words is required. Your statement should include information concerning your life, education, experiences, interests and reason for applying to DU. The statement should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

5. Essay or Research Paper (Required for MA applicants only)
Musicology and Music Theory applicants must also submit an essay or research paper on a topic in musicology, ethnomusicology, or music history. This paper should demonstrate critical and independent thinking in conjunction with the appropriate use of primary and secondary sources. Please submit your paper to the Lamont Audition Drop Box .

6. Resume
The resume should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

7. Recommendation Letters
Three (3) letters should be solicited and uploaded by recommenders through the online application system.

8. Submit the Following to the Lamont School of Music, Office of Admission

• Jazz and Commercial Music applicants: Submit pre-screening audition to the Lamont Audition Drop Box .
•  Voice applicants: Submit pre-screening audition to the Lamont Audition Drop Box .
•  Performance applicants: Schedule and complete your Music Audition. (Audition information and requirements can be found on the Lamont School of Music website. 
• Composition applicants: Submit a portfolio of at least two scores to the Lamont Audition Drop Box . One of these scores must be notated by hand (not by computer). Please submit scanned copies, not originals. Recordings are optional but encouraged.
•  Applicants WITHOUT an undergraduate degree in music must complete additional requirements. Please contact the Lamont Admission Office for details at 303-871-6973.

9. Application Status
We encourage you to be actively engaged in the admission process. You can check your application status online at webCentral.

Mailing Address
Mail official transcripts and any supplemental admission materials not submitted with the online application to:

University of Denver Office of Graduate Studies
Mary Reed Building, Room 5
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208-4802
Email: gradinfo@du.edu

International Applicants
If you are accepted, you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport, Financial Verification Form and provide supporting financial verification showing cash availability or official proof of scholarship/governmental sponsorship as appropriate in your case (no photocopies will be accepted). We encourage you to submit these items early to ensure immigration papers can be issued in a timely manner. For more information, visit the Office of Graduate Studies Application Instructions page.

Graduate Cost and Financial Aid

A Lamont Education is an investment in your future. One of the reasons students prefer to attend a private institution, particularly in music, is the individual attention they receive from faculty and staff. At Lamont, that personal interest is a hallmark. If you are looking for an individualized education and have the musical ability, drive, curiosity and discipline to succeed, Lamont is the perfect place to hone your musical talents, skills and abilities. We realize that a high caliber private education is expensive, so we have developed financial aid programs to help you make this investment in your career surprisingly affordable.

Scholarships and Assistantships
Endowed Scholarship can range from $1,000 to full tuition and is typically specific for each individual student's area of study.

Graduate Dean's Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally talented graduate students. These awards constitute tuition waivers and are not restricted to instrument, vocal or academic area. Recipients of the award can be given up to full tuition remission.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship includes either full or partial tuition waivers plus a modest stipend. The amount of tuition waiver and stipend vary. Availability of assistantships is based on current studio appointments and job descriptions and responsibilities very by department. In order to be considered for a GTA, Non-native English speakers, regardless of citizenship or educational background, must score a minimum of 26 on the Internet Based TOEFL speaking subsection. Alternatively a score of 8 on the speaking portion of the IELTS can also serve as fulfillment of this requirement.

Robert and Judi Newman Fellowship
Each year, the Lamont School of Music selects one outstanding graduate student to be named the Robert and Judi Newman Fellow. This award includes a full tuition scholarship and a stipend in the amount of $25,000 per year for two successive years. The recipient is expected to contribute in some way to service to the University as determined by the Director of the Lamont School of Music.

Financial Aid
All domestic students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). This application must be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st, and before February 15th of each year of student attendance to assure priority consideration for financial aid awards. You can fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For the different types of federal financial aid available and additional information about federal and state aid, please visit the DU Financial Aid website at or contact them at 303.871.4020.

Cost
Graduate student at DU for the 2012-2013 academic year are billed at a rate of $1,062 per credit hour. Master's students at Lamont, typically take between 50 and 55 credit hours over two years to complete their degree. This means, typical graduate students take approximately 25 credits per year. This brings the tuition amount to roughly $26,550 for the 2012-2013 school year. For estimates on all other costs please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

Certificate Programs

Please submit the following to apply to the Lamont School of Music Certificate Programs at the University of Denver:

1. Apply Online
Applications for the Lamont School of Music Certificate Programs at the University of Denver must be submitted online. All online materials must be submitted, and all supplemental materials must be postmarked, by February 23, 2013. 

A $65 non-refundable application fee is required for an application to be processed.

2. Transcripts
Applicants must earn and submit proof of earning the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to beginning graduate coursework at DU. DU must receive transcripts from every previously attended institution, including study abroad and college coursework completed in high school. All U.S. transcripts must be official and received in the Office of Graduate Studies in a sealed envelope. University of Denver students and alumni do not need to provide DU transcripts as these will be requested by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Students who have earned a degree outside the U.S. must also submit proof of graduation, typically through a degree certificate or diploma. If you have been educated outside the U.S., we encourage you to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for assistance regarding transcript-related materials. DU's in-house foreign credential evaluation may take up to four weeks. This evaluation must be complete by the program's stated deadline. Applicants with education credentials from outside of the U.S. are encouraged to apply early.

3. Test Scores
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who are from countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.

Applicants may be exempted from English proficiency test requirements if by the time of matriculation they have earned a post-secondary degree from a formally-recognized/accredited university where the entire language of instruction and examination is English.  These applicants must have attended an English-medium university for all years of study toward the degree program. Applicants with a regionally accredited post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement but not from other standardized graduate entrance examinations.

The minimum TOEFL score accepted by DU is 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based). The minimum IELTS score accepted by DU is 6.0. Individual graduate programs reserve the right to set higher test score requirements. Please visit the International Applicant website  for a list of TOEFL/IELTS requirements.

4. Personal Statement
A personal statement of at least 300 words is required. Your statement should include information concerning your life, education, experiences, interests and reason for applying to DU. The statement should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

5. Resume
The resume should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

6. Recommendation Letters
 
Suzuki applicants: Two (2) letters of recommendation. Recommendations must speak to the applicant's character because of the interaction students in the program will have with both the general public and children.

Conducting applicants: Three (3) letters of recommendation. Recommendations must come from people who have seen the applicant conduct.

 It is optional for all other applicants to submit recommendation letters.

7. Submit the Following to the Lamont School of Music, Office of Admission

•  Jazz and Commercial Music Certificate applicants: Submit a pre-screen video recording to the Lamont Audition Drop Box.
•  Voice Certificate applicants: Submit a pre-screen video recording to the Lamont Audition Drop Box .
• All other Certificate Applicants need to schedule and complete a Music Audition. Audition information and requirements can be found on the Lamont School of Music website.

8. Application Status
We encourage you to be actively engaged in the admission process. You can check your application status online at webCentral.

Mailing Address
Mail official transcripts and any supplemental admission materials not submitted with the online application to:

University of Denver Office of Graduate Studies
Mary Reed Building, Room 5
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208-4802
Email: gradinfo@du.edu

International Applicants
If you are accepted, you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport, Financial Verification Form and provide supporting financial verification showing cash availability or official proof of scholarship/governmental sponsorship as appropriate in your case (no photocopies will be accepted). We encourage you to submit these items early to ensure immigration papers can be issued in a timely manner. For more information, visit the Office of Graduate Studies Application Instructions page.

Costs and Financial Aid

A Lamont Education is an investment in your future. One of the reasons students prefer to attend a private institution, particularly in music, is the individual attention they receive from faculty and staff. At Lamont, that personal interest is a hallmark. If you are looking for an individualized education and have the musical ability, drive, curiosity and discipline to succeed, Lamont is the perfect place to hone your musical talents, skills and abilities. We realize that a high caliber private education is expensive, so we have developed financial aid programs to help you make this investment in your career surprisingly affordable.

Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships can range from $1,000 to full tuition and are typically specific for each individual student's area of study. 

Graduate Deans Scholarships are awarded to exceptionally talented graduate students. These awards constitute tuition waivers and are not restricted to instrument, vocal, or academic area. Recipients of the award can be awarded up to full tuition. These are renewable for a second year.

Cost
Certificate Students for the 2012-2013 Academic year are billed at a rate of $531 per credit hour. Please see your program of interest for specific credit hours requirements. To calculate the cost per quarter please multiply $531 by the number of credits you are enrolled in for your specific program. The breakdown of fees can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.  

Financial Aid
Only programs that require more than 24 credit hours are eligible for federal financial aid. Domestic students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). This application must be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st, and before February 15th of each year of student attendance to assure priority consideration for financial aid awards. You can fill out the FAFSA online. For the different types of federal financial aid available and additional information about federal and state aid, please visit the DU Financial Aid website or call 303.871.4020.

Artist Diploma

Please submit the following to apply to the Artist Diploma at the University of Denver:

1. Apply Online
Applications for the Artist Diploma at the University of Denver must be submitted online. All online materials must be submitted, and all supplemental materials must be postmarked, by December 15, 2012. 

A $65 non-refundable application fee is required for an application to be processed.

2. Transcripts
A high school diploma is required; however, an undergraduate degree is not necessary. DU must receive transcripts from every previously attended institution, including study abroad and college coursework completed in high school. All U.S. transcripts must be official and received in the Office of Graduate Studies in a sealed envelope. University of Denver students and alumni do not need to provide DU transcripts as these will be requested by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Students who have earned a degree outside the U.S. must also submit proof of graduation, typically through a degree certificate or diploma. If you have been educated outside the U.S., we encourage you to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for assistance regarding transcript-related materials. DU's in-house foreign credential evaluation may take up to four weeks. This evaluation must be complete by the program's stated deadline. Applicants with education credentials from outside of the U.S. are encouraged to apply early.

3. Test Scores
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who are from countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.

Applicants may be exempted from English proficiency test requirements if by the time of matriculation they have earned a post-secondary degree from a formally-recognized/accredited university where the entire language of instruction and examination is English.  These applicants must have attended an English-medium university for all years of study toward the degree program. Applicants with a regionally accredited post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement but not from other standardized graduate entrance examinations.

The minimum TOEFL score accepted by DU is 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based). The minimum IELTS score accepted by DU is 6.0. Individual graduate programs reserve the right to set higher test score requirements. Please visit the International Applicant website  for a list of TOEFL/IELTS requirements.

4. Personal Statement
A personal statement of at least 300 words is required. Your statement should include information concerning your life, education, experiences, interests and reason for applying to DU. The statement should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

5. Resume
The resume should be submitted via upload through the online application process.

6. Recommendation Letters
Letters of recommendation are optional; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit up to three letters of recommendation. 

7. Submit the Following to the Lamont School of Music, Office of Admission
Submit a Pre-Screen video recording to the Lamont Audition Drop Box  by December 15, 2012. If you successfully pass the pre-screen, you will be invited to Lamont for a live audition/mini-recital.

8. Application Status
We encourage you to be actively engaged in the admission process. You can check your application status online at webCentral.

Mailing Address
Mail official transcripts and any supplemental admission materials not submitted with the online application to:

University of Denver Office of Graduate Studies
Mary Reed Building, Room 5
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208-4802
Email: gradinfo@du.edu

International Applicants
If you are accepted, you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport, Financial Verification Form and provide supporting financial verification showing cash availability or official proof of scholarship/governmental sponsorship as appropriate in your case (no photocopies will be accepted). We encourage you to submit these items early to ensure immigration papers can be issued in a timely manner. For more information, visit the Office of Graduate Studies Application Instructions page.

Costs and Financial Aid

A Lamont Education is an investment in your future. One of the reasons students prefer to attend a private institution, particularly in music, is the individual attention they receive from faculty and staff. At Lamont, that personal interest is a hallmark. If you are looking for an individualized education and have the musical ability, drive, curiosity and discipline to succeed, Lamont is the perfect place to hone your musical talents, skills and abilities. We realize that a high caliber private education is expensive, so we have developed financial aid programs to help you make this investment in your career.

Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships can range from $1,000 to full tuition and is typically specific for each individual student's area of study. 

Graduate Deans Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally talented graduate students. These awards constitute tuition waivers and are not restricted to instrument, vocal, or academic area. Recipients of the award can be awarded up to full tuition. These are renewable for a second year.

Cost
Artist Diploma students at DU for the 2012-2013 academic year are billed at a rate of $531 per credit hour. Artist Diploma students at Lamont, typically take between 27 and 36 credit hours over two years to complete their degree. For estimates on all other costs please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

Financial Aid
All domestic students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st, and before February 15th of each year of student attendance to assure priority consideration for financial aid awards. You can fill out the FAFSA online. For the different types of federal financial aid available and additional information about federal and state aid, please visit the DU Financial Aid website or contact them at 303.871.4020.