University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.M. in Collaborative Piano; Conducting; Education; History and Literature; Instrumental Performance; Jazz Studies; Theory and Composition; Vocal Performance, D.A. in Conducting; Education; History and Literature; Performance; Theory and Composition

Program Description:

The School of Music is a vibrant and vital community of musical performers, composers, scholars, and educators. With 500 music majors ranging from freshmen to doctoral level, 60 faculty, and 8 staff, the School of Music is actively engaged in creating and learning about music of all styles and genres. Indeed, music faculty and students present hundreds of outstanding recitals, concerts, and special events each year. The School is an exciting musical environment where students have the opportunity to experience tremendous growth.

UNC-educated musicians have gone on to success in every musical discipline and field imaginable including orchestral and band performance, opera, composition, jazz performance and arranging, film scoring, conducting, solo instrumental and vocal performance, music publishing, and more. Our graduates are successful as educators in classrooms from Greeley to Los Angeles, New York, and Bangkok, at all levels of instruction. Designated a Program of Excellence by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the UNC School of Music provides a comprehensive range of degrees and programs for aspiring musicians.

I hope you will explore the School of Music website and learn more about this exciting and dynamic musical community.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999