Overview

The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln boasts a comprehensive faculty and an accommodating array of facilities. Westbrook Music Building houses a music library containing approximately 55,000 books, scores, and periodicals; 18,000 recordings; and computer listening and video booths.

The School maintains a music computer lab, a state-of-the-art music technology research classroom equipped with computers and software for music instruction, composition, and notation. The performance complex consists of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, with stage dimensions sufficient for major touring production companies, and the Kimball Recital Hall.

Career Pathways

Performing Musician
Collegiate Music Educator
Studio Music Teacher
Conductor
Composer
Music Critic

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Cello Performance
Choral Conducting
Flute Performance
Guitar Performance
Jazz Studies Composition
Music Composition
Orchestral Conducting
Percussion Performance
Piano Performance
Saxophone Performance
Violin Performance
Voice Performance
Wind Band Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 134 other PhDs in Music in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
3 recommendation letters required; 4 recommended.
Audition or presentation of scholarly material
Minimum MM GPA: 3.25
Statement of purpose
Written exercise

Tuition Fee

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International

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

3836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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