Those who did not graduate from the University of Utah within the year prior to application must take placement examinations in theory and musicology. Audition either in person or on videotape adjudicated by the choral or instrumental conducting faculty. Submission of three undergraduate papers on music history for review and a brief performance audition on the applicant's major musical instrument. Audition adjudicated by the faculty in their performance area. Special Degree Requirements.
All degree programs require a final oral examination.
Candidates in composition must complete an original musical composition. The nonthesis program in conducting and performance requires two graduate recitals in lieu of a thesis. The music education, musicology, and music theory programs require a thesis. The music history and literature program requires a performance and a written project. M.A., Ph.D. and M.Mus.