Graduate Music Admissions

UNCSA offers Master of Music (M.M.) graduate degrees and Professional Artist Certificates (PAC) in the School of Music in several instruments of study. To apply, complete the online application and upload the required application documents and recordings. Admission is based on a combination of artistic and academic merits.

Application Deadlines

Deadlines for the School of Music Date
Early Application Date Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Application Deadline Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Deadline for A.J Fletcher Opera Institute Date
Application Deadline Tuesday, December 1, 2026


Application Deadline Requirements: School of Music

Applicants for the School of Music are pre-screened. Faculty offer or decline auditions based on the submitted application, required materials and pre-screen recording. 

Early Application Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Applicants who meet the Early Application Date are granted early access to scheduling an on-campus audition. To meet this date, applicants must submit by December 1, 2026:

Application Deadline: January 20, 2027
To meet the Application Deadline, applicants must submit by January 20, 2027:

Auditions

Applicants who meet the application deadline and advance past prescreening will be contacted by Faculty to schedule an audition. Auditions are held in person on the UNCSA campus. Instructions about what to prepare for a live audition are included in the studio’s audition requirements. 

Application Deadline Requirements: A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute (Voice)

To prepare for applying to the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute, candidates should review this program’s specific information about the application, required materials and audition process.

Admissions Criteria

Prerequisites

Applicants for the graduate division in the School of Music should have completed or be scheduled for completion of a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts degree with a music focus (or the equivalent if the institution is located outside of the United States).

Applicants to the Professional Artist Certificate program should have completed or be scheduled for completion of a Master of Music or Master of Arts with a music focus in the intended area of concentration (or the equivalent if the institution is located outside of the United States).

Test Scores (International Applicants)

International Applicants
International applicants are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Minimum score requirements for international students are:

  • TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 79
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test: 100

Completed Application, Fees & Required Documents

  1. Complete the online application.

  2. Pay your Application Fee: $95 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $130 for international applicants or non-resident aliens. Application fees are non-refundable.

    Payment Options
    • Online: Follow payment at the end of the application or on your Admissions Portal.
    • Check or Money Order (through a U.S. bank): Make payable to "UNCSA" and include your full legal name. Mail your payment and fully legible name of the applicant to the Office of Admissions.
    • International Applicants: Use Flywire to pay your application fee online through an international bank or pay by check or money order through a U.S. bank as listed above.
  3. Upload all Required Application Documents prior to your listed application deadline.

Please note: If applying to two different UNCSA art schools (Design & Production, Filmmaking, and Music), a completed second application and fee is required.

Rosey Walker

Music Admissions Counselor

I'm here to help you apply for admission to UNCSA. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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