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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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DA Music History and Literature

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

68-70-credit DA with an 18-credit primary area, a 15-credit research core split between music history and music theory seminars, and a 16-credit dissertation

Comprehensive examinations include a language research tool alongside theory and primary-area exams — the translation and research toolkit doctoral musicology requires

Program graduates have held faculty positions at colleges and universities across the United States

Professional Development

The School of Music helps host the Rocky Mountain Society for Music Theory, the AMS Rocky Mountain chapter and the International Symposium on Musical Topics, with student presentation opportunities and 1-on-1 research and publication mentorship

Facilities

A stand-alone music library — the Skinner Music Library — anchors research on campus

Value

Most WICHE-state students pay Colorado resident tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,882

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,370

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,802

Before aid

Average net price

$17,760

After aid

Resident Undergraduate · unco.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM

Program Highlights

Training

68-70-credit DA with an 18-credit primary area, a 15-credit research core split between music history and music theory seminars, and a 16-credit dissertation

Comprehensive examinations include a language research tool alongside theory and primary-area exams — the translation and research toolkit doctoral musicology requires

Program graduates have held faculty positions at colleges and universities across the United States

Professional Development

Facilities

A stand-alone music library — the Skinner Music Library — anchors research on campus

Value

Most WICHE-state students pay Colorado resident tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program

Program Highlights

Training

68-70-credit DA with an 18-credit primary area, a 15-credit research core split between music history and music theory seminars, and a 16-credit dissertation

Comprehensive examinations include a language research tool alongside theory and primary-area exams — the translation and research toolkit doctoral musicology requires

Program graduates have held faculty positions at colleges and universities across the United States

Professional Development

Facilities

A stand-alone music library — the Skinner Music Library — anchors research on campus

Value

Most WICHE-state students pay Colorado resident tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Fall Early Action Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall Early Action Completion DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Fall Priority DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Fall Last-Chance DeadlineAug 1, 2027

First Year · unco.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

In Person

Nov 21, 2026Feb 13, 2027Mar 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition / Virtual InterviewJan 23, 2027

Video Audition / Virtual Interview DeadlineMar 6, 2027

Auditions · unco.edu

Audition Requirements

Resume

Include performance and work experience

Statement

Explain your goals and career aspirations

Statement (Optional: Assistantship Experience)

Music History Literature · unco.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the UNC application first

Complete the School of Music form or other program-specific supplemental steps in the UNC Application Portal

Current Cycle

Official audition and interview dates are published for 2026-27 applicants

What's The Process

Audition or Interview Process

Complete the School of Music form in the UNC Application Portal

Choose an in-person audition/interview day or submit video and attend a synchronous virtual interview

Follow the official requirements for this concentration and primary instrument or voice

Scholarship Info

College of Performing and Visual Arts talent and foundation scholarships are available; follow the audition or interview process when scholarship consideration requires it.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,882

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,370

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,802

Before aid

Average net price

$17,760

After aid

Resident Undergraduate · unco.edu College Scorecard

Training

68-70-credit DA with an 18-credit primary area, a 15-credit research core split between music history and music theory seminars, and a 16-credit dissertation

Comprehensive examinations include a language research tool alongside theory and primary-area exams — the translation and research toolkit doctoral musicology requires

Program graduates have held faculty positions at colleges and universities across the United States

Professional Development

Facilities

A stand-alone music library — the Skinner Music Library — anchors research on campus

Value

Most WICHE-state students pay Colorado resident tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program

Updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM