Application Process

1. Read through the Admissions Information page.
2. The application deadline for Fall 2027 admissions for the MM or DMA program will be December 15, 2026.   
3. Complete the application  found here: https://graduateadmissions.stonybrook.edu/apply/

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION

• M.M. in Performance

  1)    Applications – submitted through the Graduate School  application system (Slate) (link on this page, above).

  2)    Application Fee – paid via the application.

  3)    Statement of Purpose - uploaded to the application.  Please indicate what you hope to accomplish from your graduate studies in Stony Brook's Music Department, what your career goals are, and what music or musicians have influenced your path as a musician.  Please note: All written work submitted to support your application must be your own.  In particular, the use of generative AI to generate entire sentences and paragraphs is not permitted and may be disqualifying.

  4)    Resume/CV - uploaded to the application.

  5)    Three (3) Letters of Recommendation – recommenders submit through the application system.  At least one letter should be from an instructor who is familiar with your academic work.

  6)    Transcripts – official transcripts from institutions where a degree was received. For coursework relevant to the proposed course of study taken outside of a degree, unofficial transcripts will suffice.  Details on the submission process can be found here (see Transcripts: Requirements and Submission).

  7)    One Academic Paper – Upload one original paper in music research, analysis or criticism that demonstrates your ability to carry out scholarly work in music.  The paper, typically generated in prior course work, should be at least ten pages in length and demonstrate knowledge of proper bibliographic citation practices (your paper must contain a bibliography).  Papers must have been originally written in English.  Please note: All written work submitted to support your application must be your own. In particular, the use of generative AI to generate entire sentences and paragraphs is not permitted and may be disqualifying.

  8)    TOEFL Scores (if applicable):  Please see  "TOEFL-IELTS Requirements" on ourAdmissions Information page for details.

  9)    Pre-Screening Recordings – ALL Flute, Viola, Violin, and Voice applicants MUST submit a pre-screen recording as part of your application in order to be considered for a live audition (both MM and DMA).  The recordings must be uploaded to your application in order for the application to be submitted by the December 15, 2026 deadline.  

  10)   GRE Scores - GRE scores are not required for applicants to the MM program.

• D.M.A. in Performance
   

  1)    Application – submitted through the Graduate School application system (Slate) (link on this page, above).

  2)    Application Fee – paid via the application.

  3)    Statement of Purpose - uploaded to the application. Please indicate what you hope to accomplish from your graduate studies in Stony Brook's Music Department, what your career goals are, and what music or musicians have influenced your path as a musician.  Please note: All written work submitted to support your application must be your own.  In particular, the use of generative AI to generate entire sentences and paragraphs is not permitted and may be disqualifying.
  

  4)    Resume/CV - uploaded to the application.

  5)    Three (3) Letters of Recommendation – recommenders submit through the application system.  At least one letter should be from an instructor who is familiar with your academic work.

  6)    Transcripts – official transcripts from institutions where a degree was received. For coursework relevant to the proposed course of study taken outside of a degree, unofficial transcripts will suffice.  Details on the submission process can be found here (see Transcripts: Requirements and Submission).

  7)    Two (2) Academic Papers – Upload two original papers in music research, analysis or criticism that demonstrate your ability to carry out scholarly work in music.  The papers, typically generated in prior course work, should each be at least ten pages in length and demonstrate knowledge of proper bibliographic citation practices (each paper must contain a bibliography).  Papers must have been originally written in English.  Please note: All written work submitted to support your application must be your own.  In particular, the use of generative AI to generate entire sentences and paragraphs is not permitted and may be disqualifying.

  8)    TOEFL Scores (if applicable):  Please see  "TOEFL-IELTS Requirements" on our Admissions Information page for details.

  9)    Pre-Screening Recordings – ALL Flute, Viola, Violin, and Voice applicants MUST submit a pre-screen recording as part of your application in order to be considered for a live audition (both MM and DMA).  The recordings must be uploaded to your application in order for the application to be submitted by the December 15, 2026 deadline.

  10) GRE Scores - GRE scores are not required for applicants to the DMA program.