Portfolio / Creative Sample
•Required portfolio: submit three or more representative original compositions, including scores (unless a piece is for recorded media alone) and recordings where available
•Portfolio detail: label each work with name, instrumentation, duration, and year of composition
•Portfolio detail: upload scores and audio/video files directly to the application
•Portfolio detail: include a complete list of works you have composed (original works, arrangements, orchestrations, and study pieces)
•Portfolio note for freshmen: polished notation is valued, but faculty are most interested in how the music looks and sounds
•Portfolio note for electronic/computer-as-instrument applicants (Track C): prepare a short composition demonstrating software synthesis, sampling, effects and mastering, and hardware/MIDI controller skills, and bring your own laptop and hardware
Resume
•Required: artistic resume or CV listing all relevant music experience (ensembles, schools, teachers, performances, awards)
Letters of Recommendation
•Required: two letters of recommendation (must be received by Feb. 1)
Transcript
•Required: official transcripts, high school and any college (must be received by UMKC Admissions by Feb. 1)
Scores / GPA
•Optional when applicable: ACT/SAT scores
