UB Music Degree Application Form

This form will serve as your application to the music department's degree programs and, if required, your means of scheduling an audition. If the program you're interested in requires an audition, you should submit this form at least one week prior to the audition date.

If you have questions, please contact the Department of Music’s Director of Undergraduate Studies. 

Personal Information

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Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status
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Have you applied to UB and been accepted?
Have you applied to UB and been accepted?
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Degree Information

What degree program are you applying for?
What degree program are you applying for?
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Double Degree

If you wish to pursue a Double Degree, you must also complete the Double Degree Form and return it to the departmental advisor in both degree programs.

Dual degree students (e.g., BS + BA) are required to complete 150 credits.

Music Education

UB's Music Education program combines studies in music performance (including individual lessons and ensemble participation) with a masters degree in music education. Graduates of this program can immediately begin teaching at any K–12 school in New York State .

Musical Background

Briefly detail your musical background. 

Please provide a statement (600 words maximum) that describes why you wish to study music in the UB Department of Music. In your statement, and in no particular order, please discuss the following elements:

  • Your goals for studying music at UB
  • Your musical interests, experiences, and influences
  • Your professional/career objectives
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Optional: List up to two references below.

We recommend that you let your references know they have been listed and may be contacted for additional information, though it is not guaranteed they will be contacted. Academic teachers and/or private music teachers (e.g. people who can speak to your academic strengths) are recommended. Please note that this is not a recommendation letter requirement.

 

Audition Information

If you are pursuing the MusB, BA, or either of the performance minors, complete the form below.  

In-person auditions are encouraged, but video auditions are accepted. If you plan to send a video recording of your audition, select an audition date below, and email Mary McCarthy with your video audition by that date.

Audition registration ends one week before the audition date.

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Will you perform an in-person audition or submit a video?
Will you perform an in-person audition or submit a video?
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If you will be submitting a video audition, the video must be sent to Mary McCarthy (mm597@buffalo.edu) by the audition date you choose. We cannot process your application until we receive your audition video.
Choose an audition date
Choose an audition date
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If you chose to submit an audition video, send the video file or a link to the video to Mary McCarthy, mm597@buffalo.edu. We cannot process your application until we receive your audition video,

If you selected the in-person option, we will be in touch with you to schedule an audition.

Submission

You will receive an email confirmation shortly after submitting your application. If you have scheduled an in-person audition, we will contact you separately to establish a time.