Graduate Admissions

	Application Requirements by degree
	Master of Music
	Master of Music Education
	Graduate Professional Diploma
	Artist Diploma
	Doctor of Musical Arts
	Doctor of Philosophy
	Additional Information
	Audition/Interview Information
	DMA/PhD Research Paper
	DMA Testing Study Guides
	Music History Placement Study Guide
	Music Theory Placement Study Guide
	Performance 20/20 Auditions
	Required Exams
	Required Exams Defined

The Hartt School

The Hartt School’s graduate programs offer students the in-depth, advanced study needed to become experts in a chosen field. The Hartt School offers students an intimate learning experience with small classes, individual attention, numerous performance opportunities, and career counseling. Opportunities for graduate assistantships and fellowships help students gain professional experience while pursuing their education.

Hartt graduate students are active participants in their education. Flexible programs allow advanced students to create a program that serves their specific needs, while a core curriculum gives them a base of information to work with.

Hartt’s artist faculty provides instruction and mentorship for our select student body. Recognized nationally and internationally as performers, educators, composers and scholars, Hartt faculty members are active, talented artists who continue to excel. Through performances, recordings, books, articles, major awards, grants, and fellowships the faculty set an excellent example for their students. Interaction between faculty and students provides the framework for the development of future professional performing artists, composers, and educators.
               
Graduate Application Process
1.  Submit both the University of Hartford and Hartt Supplemental Applications, either online or with the pdf, including:

• Letter of intent
• Three letters of recommendation from music teachers/professionals
• $80 application fee
• Performance resume (performance and conducting applicants)
• Repertoire list (performance and conducting applicants)
• Sample compositions (composition applicants only—scores and recording, if available; recordings are required for AD and DMA applicants)
• Photo (vocal applicants only-in concert attire)

AD/DMA applicants must submit their preliminary recording and Recording Submission Form with the application before an audition date will be assigned.

DMA/PhD applicants must submit their music history or music theory research paper with their application.

Graduate music education applicants must send their preliminary teaching video with their application.

Conducting applicants must send their preliminary video and Recording Submission Form with their application.  The in-person audition date for selected choral and wind band conducting applicants will be announced in late fall. The in-person audition date for orchestral conducting applicants is February 12, 2008.

Graduate music history applicants must submit one subject-appropriate research paper with their application.

Graduate music theory applicants must submit two research papers with their application, one of which must be an analysis paper.

2.  Send official transcripts from all universities from which you have earned credits.  Only PhD applicants must submit GRE scores.

3.  International applicants must also submit:

• Official TOEFL score forwarded to the University of Hartford using school code 3436 (International Students Only). The minimum scores expected are:
  • Master’s: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79-80 internet-based
  • Graduate Professional Diploma and Artist Diploma: 525 paper-based, 197 computer-based, or 71 internet-based
  • DMA or PhD: 580 paper-based, 237 computer-based, or 92-93 internet-based
• Guarantor’s Statement The cost to study for one year (2 semesters) within The Hartt School of the University of Hartford varies per degree.  These figures include an estimate for living expenses. As part of the application, an international student MUST prove that he/she has this amount of money through a bank statement. This statement is also used to issue the student an I-20 form.

4.  The audition/interview date chosen on the Hartt Supplemental Application will be confirmed in writing once both applications have been processed.

• Audition/Interview Requirements

5.  ALL APPLICANTS please refer to the checklists found under Degree Application Requirements for specific information about each degree’s application process.  For detailed information on program requirements, please consult the University of Hartford Graduate Bulletin.

6. Graduate student decisions will be made in March, and decision letters will be postmarked by March 15, 2008.

7.  Accepted graduate students who choose to attend The Hartt School must send in a tuition deposit postmarked by April 15, 2008.

Please contact Hartt Admissions at the number listed below with any questions.

Graduate Contact Numbers