Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Theory and History Diagnostic Examinations
Completed after application is submitted in January.
The Graduate History Exam
To prepare for the history portion of the Graduate Diagnostic Exam, students should review their undergraduate music history courses. Be prepared to discuss each historical period, including compositional trends, representative composers and works. There will also be a listening portion, requiring identification. Allow one hour for this exam.
View the Graduate Diagnostic Examination Study Guide (pdf)
Written portion: Allow two hours for this exam.