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August 2027
Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road,
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, Northeast, United States
A. A bachelors degree from a recognized institution.
B. Official transcripts of all undergraduate records, and all graduate records, where applicable.
C. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in undergraduate music courses.
D. Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the students work.
E. Examples of undergraduate work:
For Critical Music Studies track applicants, essays in music history, analysis, theory, ethnomusicology, or criticism.
For Composition track applicants, musical scores and recordings.
F. Acceptance by both the Department of Music and the Graduate School.
Applicants are invited to submit any other evidence of their abilities in support of their application for admission, such as recordings of music performances.
All students entering the M.A. program will be assessed in the following areas:
1. Ear training.
2. Basic keyboard skills (for Composition students only).
3. The history and cultural study of music.
4. The analysis of music.
These exams are advisory only; students will be advised on which courses to take to address any gaps or develop specific skills.
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