Admissions Deadline: January 15 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about music teaching, student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics
Letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers
Interview recommended
Resume or CV
GRE not required (optional)
No audition is required
For Preparation program:
Bachelor’s degree in music from an institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
No existing teacher certification in music
For Professional programs:
NYS initial certification in Music (all grades)
Financial Support
The Baldanza Fellows Program provides full tuition scholarships and living expense stipends for diverse future teachers for this and other select teaching master’s degree programs. Learn more and apply now!
