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Graduate Degree Admissions

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  5. Graduate Degree Admissions

Conducting (M.M.)

Music Education (M.M.)

Performance (M.M.)


Application Deadlines

Fall – June 15

Spring – November 15

Summer – April 15


Master of Music in Conducting

  1. Complete the online application to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There is a non-refundable application fee. Unofficial transcripts and test scores are now accepted along with all other requirements for graduate admission, and can be uploaded within the application. For further directions on how to upload, and what is accepted, please review the guidelines below.
    1. Domestic Graduate Student Guidelines
    2. International Graduate Student Guidelines
      1. Submitted documents should include individual transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications as certified by the issuing institution in the original language, along with English translations.
        1. International Transcripts: Effective 12:00 A.M. CST on August 1, 2018, applicants who have completed any undergraduate or graduate coursework at an international higher education institution are required to submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Educational Perspectives.
  2. Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. Click the link to find the steps to apply for financial aid and to stay on track to receive funds.
    1. Review the Financial Support and Scholarships page for more information, including specific graduate funding opportunities.
    2. Click here for information about Graduate Assistantships in the School of Music.
  3. Schedule your School of Music Audition.
    1. Choral Conducting: Applicants interested in studying Choral Conducting should contact Dr. Derrick Fox, Director of Choral Activities at dafox@unomaha.edu.
    2. Orchestral Conducting: Applicants interested in studying Orchestral Conducting should contact Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Director of Orchestral Studies at mharth-bedoya@unomaha.edu.
    3. Wind Conducting: Applicants interested in studying Wind Conducting should contact Dr. Karen Fannin, Director of Bands at kfannin@unomaha.edu.
  4. Please review the School of Music Graduate Student Handbook for additional information about graduate student requirements and admissions policies/procedures.

Master of Music in Music Education

  1. Complete the online application to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There is a non-refundable application fee. Unofficial transcripts and test scores are now accepted along with all other requirements for graduate admission, and can be uploaded within the application. For further directions on how to upload, and what is accepted, please review the guidelines below.
    1. Domestic Graduate Student Guidelines
    2. International Graduate Student Guidelines
      1. Submitted documents should include individual transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications as certified by the issuing institution in the original language, along with English translations.
        1. International Transcripts: Effective 12:00 A.M. CST on August 1, 2018, applicants who have completed any undergraduate or graduate coursework at an international higher education institution are required to submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Educational Perspectives.
  2. Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. Click the link to find the steps to apply for financial aid and to stay on track to receive funds.
    1. Review the Financial Support and Scholarships page for more information, including specific graduate funding opportunities.
    2. Click here for information about Graduate Assistantships in the School of Music.
  3. Please review the School of Music Graduate Student Handbook for additional information about graduate student requirements and admissions policies/procedures.
  4. Contact Dr. Shelly Cooper, Coordinator of Music Education, at sccooper@unomaha.edu with any questions about the graduate program in music education.

Master of Music in Performance (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, String, Keyboard, Voice)

  1. Complete the online application to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There is a non-refundable application fee. Unofficial transcripts and test scores are now accepted along with all other requirements for graduate admission, and can be uploaded within the application. For further directions on how to upload, and what is accepted, please review the guidelines below.
    1. Domestic Graduate Student Guidelines
    2. International Graduate Student Guidelines
      1. Submitted documents should include individual transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications as certified by the issuing institution in the original language, along with English translations.
        1. International Transcripts: Effective 12:00 A.M. CST on August 1, 2018, applicants who have completed any undergraduate or graduate coursework at an international higher education institution are required to submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Educational Perspectives.
  2. Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. Click the link to find the steps to apply for financial aid and to stay on track to receive funds.
    1. Review the Financial Support and Scholarships page for more information, including specific graduate funding opportunities.
    2. Click here for information about Graduate Assistantships in the School of Music.
  3. Schedule your School of Music Audition.
    1. View the audition requirements for your area or studio.
  4. Please review the School of Music Graduate Student Handbook for additional information about graduate student requirements and admissions policies/procedures.
  5. Contact Dr. Pete Madsen, Graduate Program Chair at petermadsen@unomaha.edu with any questions about the graduate program in music performance.

Drum Set Auditions

Drum set audition information

View drum set audition sheet music and a play-along track

Contact Us

  • Dr. Karen Fannin, Interim Director: kfannin@unomaha.edu

  • Adam Hilt, Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment: ahilt@unomaha.edu

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