Admission Procedures:

Admission as a Music Masters Student requires admission to the Graduate School AND the School of Music . In addition, the students enrolled in the MAED or MAT will require approval from the College of Education and Allied Professions.  All music graduate students must take the entrance exams in music theory, music history and provide a writing sample.

 Step 1. Admission to the Graduate School requires the following:

•  Application and $40.00 application fee. Western Carolina University - Forms & Manuals

•  Satisfactory score on the general portion of the GRE. (For music, students must score a minimum of 800 total.)

•  Completed bachelors degree in music - MAED candidates must hold a bachelors degree in music education.

•  3 letters of recommendation

•  Submission of official transcripts.

Step 2. Admission to the School of Music :

•  Completed School of Music Audition Application Form http://music.wcu.edu/forms/GradApp.pdf

•  Completion of a Bachelors degree in music - MAED candidates must hold a bachelors degree in music education.

•  Live Audition - Contact Dr. Bauer to make this arrangement.

•  Successful passing of the Music Entrance Examinations.