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Updated November 9, 2023

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The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music offers Master of Music degrees in Performance with concentrations in Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Conducting, Choral Conducting, Opera, and Jazz Studies. We also offer a Master of Music degree with a concentration in Composition, or a concentration in Composition with Interactive Media.

In order to be considered for admission, prospective students must submit their Cal State Apply application and requisite fee, plus all Conservatory-specific materials by the following date:

  • January 15 for Fall Admissions
  • The BCCM does not accept graduate students for Spring admission

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Master of Music Application Process


Master of Music, concentration in Performance

Follow these steps to apply to the M.M. degree program with a concentration in Performance:

  1. Review Prospective Graduate Student audition requirements
  1. Prepare Supplementary Materials
  • A statement of purpose describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study in music and your intended concentration. Be sure to mention your voice type or instrument as part of your statement
  • Professional résumé
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from your bachelor’s degree-conferring institution
  • Unofficial transcripts documenting any music coursework at other institutions
  1. Apply to the University using the Cal State Apply website
  • Make sure you include all your supplementary materials when submitting your application in Cal State Apply
  1. Submit your Prospective Student Application Form using the link at the bottom of the Graduate Auditions page
  • Make sure you select your correct concentration: Conducting, Jazz Studies, Instrumental Performance, or Vocal Performance, when scheduling your audition

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Master of Music, concentration in Composition

Follow these steps to apply to the M.M. degree program with a concentration in Composition:

  1. Prepare your portfolio

Prospective graduate students in Composition must submit a portfolio of creative work in lieu of an audition. The portfolio should contain:

  • Three to five recent original notated works that demonstrate awareness of twentieth and twenty-first-century practices in composition
  • Sound recordings of the works submitted. Electronic realizations are acceptable, but recordings by live musicians are preferred
  • A complete list of works including title, duration, instrumentation, and performances for each piece

For applicants to the M.M. in Composition with Interactive Media, acceptable portfolio materials may include audio recordings, videos, scores, or any documentation of your performances, installations or collaborative projects that illuminate your work.

  1. Prepare Supplementary Materials
  • A statement of purpose describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study in Composition. Be sure to mention your intended concentration (Composition or Composition with Interactive Media) as part of your statement
  • Professional résumé
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from your bachelor’s degree-conferring institution
  • Unofficial transcripts documenting any music coursework at other institutions
  1. Apply to the University using the Cal State Apply website
  • Make sure you include all your supplementary materials when submitting your application in Cal State Apply
  1. Submit your portfolio using the Prospective Student Application Form.


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