The first step to becoming a graduate student in the horn studio is to be accepted to the University of Nebraska. To apply to the University, complete the APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION FORM.
You should also check out the Office of Graduate Studies STEPS TO ADMISSION PAGE for more detailed information.
Get admitted to the University as soon as you can. The sooner you are admitted, the easier it is to finalize your class schedule and the better your chance of receiving a University assistantship or fellowship. Getting admitted doesn't obligate you to attend, so you can continue exploring other possibilities without missing the opportunity to be admitted to the Glenn Korff School of Music and to be considered for an assistantship or fellowship.
Masters Students
After applying to the University, you will need to officially apply to the Glenn Korff School of Music. Your first stop should be HERE for a walkthrough of the graduate application process.
All graduate music students will apply to the Glenn Korff School of Music through GAMES. Inside of GAMES, you'll be able to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, and complete nearly all aspects of your music application. Details regarding how to send your transcripts can be found HERE
The official audition dates can always be found on the Graduate Application and Audition Guidepage.
To learn more about the Master of Music in performance, CLICK HERE.
Doctoral Students
After applying to the University, you will need to officially apply to the Glenn Korff School of Music. Your first stop should be HERE for a walkthrough of the graduate application process.
All graduate music students will apply to the Glenn Korff School of Music through GAMES. Inside of GAMES, you'll be able to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, and complete nearly all aspects of your music application. Details regarding how to send your transcripts can be found HERE
As part of the admissions process in GAMES, you will need to submit a Statement of Purpose that describes your future goals and how the DMA can help you attain those goals. You will also complete a written essay (generally 500-700 words) without consulting any outside references (human, electronic or in-print). For this essay, you will select two compositions performed on a recent Masters or DMA recital that represent different historical periods or contrasting styles/genres. You will be asked to discuss the characteristics of style and form in each composition, and discuss each composer's contribution to this particular genre of music. Since academic integrity is vitally important in higher education, your essay will be subjected to random plagiarism software check and must begin with this honor code statement: "On my honor, I have not received any unauthorized aid on this essay." Any violations of the honor code statement or evidence of plagiarism will result in the student's application portfolio being withdrawn from further consideration. You will find more detailed instructions on these items once you begin the GAMES process.
The official audition dates can always be found on the Graduate Application and Audition Guidepage.
To learn more about the Doctor of Musical Arts in performance, CLICK HERE.