University of Tennessee - Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS: CLOSED
Scheduling for our in-person and virtual audition and interview dates is now closed. Late applicants are invited to reach out to the Music Admissions Office musicadmissions@utk.edu to inquire if a late virtual application may be considered.

GRADUATE APPLICATIONS: BY PETITION ONLY
Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Angela Batey abatey@utk.edu, to inquire if a late application may be considered.


GRADUATE APPLICANTS:

To be considered for any Graduate program at the UT College of Music, you must:

1.  Apply to the University of Tennessee Graduate School
   
   • Please note: the UT Graduate School has differing application deadlines for domestic and international students. Click HERE for more information. Please do not submit letters of recommendation to the Graduate School.
2. Apply to the UT College of Music via Acceptd.  Please note all required materials must be uploaded to your Acceptd application before submitting your application.

• • December 16, 2025: UT College of Music Graduate Application Deadline
    
    • PreScreening required for: Conducting, Piano, Composition, Music Theory, Tuba/Euphonium, Voice, Collaborative Piano, Jazz

• • Upload your pre-screen videos (if applicable) or audition videos (if auditioning virtually)
  • At the end of your application, be sure to upload the following BEFORE submitting your Accept'd application:
    • A scholarly writing sample (REQUIRED)
    • A personal statement of education and career goals (REQUIRED)
    • 2 letters of recommendation are REQUIRED (3 letters if you're applying for a Graduate Assistantship) On your application, you will be asked to provide email addresses of your referees who will then be contacted about providing a confidential recommendation. Do not submit letters of recommendation to the Graduate School.
    • REQUIRED submissions specific to your area of study: https://music.utk.edu/future-students/graduate-repertoire/  
      • Knoxville Opera Studio applicants must submit a Graduate Assistantship Form
      • Collaborative Piano applicants must submit a complete list of repertoire (solo and collaborative), along with a CV detailing collaborative and ensemble experience. 
      • Piano Performance applicants must upload a minimum of three works representing different stylistic periods. One work of the three must be a complete classical sonata.
      • Both Composition MM applicants and Theory MM applicants must upload the writing sample, a personal statement, and the letters of recommendation. Composition applicants must additionally upload at least two (preferably three) compositions with recordings (midi files are acceptable). Include pieces that show your ability to write for diverse instrumentations. Preliminary round decisions for MM composition and MM theory applicants will be made by December 20. All the above required materials must be uploaded to Acceptd by December 15. Those passing the preliminary round will be invited for an interview/audition in January/February.
      • Conducting (instrumental and choral) applicants must upload a video of both rehearsal and performance. All materials must be uploaded and application submitted by December 15.
      • Vocal Performance applicants must upload 3 songs (a combination of arias and art songs) in 3 different languages (Italian, French, German, and English). This may be a sound or video recording of a recent performance. All materials must be uploaded and application submitted by December 15.
  • Graduate Assistantship applicants must:
    • Submit a Graduate Assistantship form here on GetAcceptd. Please make sure you complete the Graduate Assistantship form and upload it to your Acceptd application before you submit the application to the College of Music.
    • Submit a total of 3 letters of recommendation (instead of the normal 2 letters). See above for more information regarding the recommendation letters. Do not submit letters of recommendation to the Graduate School. 
    • Submit a statement that briefly describes your professional goals and how a graduate assistantship would support those goals.
    • Submit a curriculum vita (CV). For more information on writing a CV, click here.
    • GA requirements specific to your area of study:
      • Theory/Composition: In order to be considered for a theory GTA you must interview with our faculty and complete a teaching audition (recorded and submitted by Dec. 15, 2024). At the interview you will be asked about your background, interests, teaching experience, and future plans; you will also go over your teaching video with our faculty. The recorded/submitted teaching audition is a 10-minute mock-teaching lesson on melodic dictation. For further information, click here.

For more information about the University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, visit our website: https://music.utk.edu/