Doctor of Philosophy in Music Composition

University at Buffalo - SUNY

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS-

Upload unofficial academic transcripts for all post-secondary schoolwork directly to your application. If you are accepted into the program, you will be asked to submit original transcripts with proper signatures, seals or stamps. Academic documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an exact, certified translation. 

THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION -

You must submit three (3) letters of recommendation to support your admission. These letters should be from current or former professors, instructors or employers. 

PERSONAL STATEMENT-

The personal statement is your opportunity to tell the graduate admissions committee about yourself and your history. This statement should describe your educational goals, professional interests and how the University at Buffalo Music program you are applying to fits in. 

SUPPORTING MATERIALS -

Please upload the required documents below to the application materials section of your application status page. This section is located under the Checklist tab of your status portal, which becomes available after initial application submission. 

For Music Composition MA/PhD: 2-3 scores / compositions (copy and recording).