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Admissions

How to Apply

To apply, submit Temple University’s application along with the $60 online application fee. Standardized tests (GRE or MAT) are not required.

Supporting Materials

  • Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.
  • Goals Statement: In 500–1,000 words, state your career goals and how you believe this degree will help you achieve them. Discuss the relevant experience you have obtained so far.
  • Recommendations: Submit two letters of recommendation.
  • Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
  • Standardized Test Scores: Test scores, such as the GMAT or GRE, are optional.

Additional Materials

Composition Portfolio

There are no audition requirements for the Composition-Music MM degree. Applicants must submit a composition portfolio that includes a PDF of original composition scores. Portfolios should be submitted via Acceptd. Students may supplement composition scores with recordings; however, portfolios should demonstrate your skills in music composition.

Composition Seminar Course

Students who have enrolled in the Seminar in Composition course prior to applying to this program may be able to use completed seminar coursework to fulfill entrance requirements. 

All music application materials should be mailed to

Boyer College of Music and Dance
Presser Hall
Attn: James Short
2001 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Admission Deadlines

  • Fall: Jan. 15
  • Spring: Dec. 1

Questions

James Short is the assistant dean of admissions and recruitment.
Phone: 215-204-8598
Email: