Application and Pre-Screening

Applicants to the MM in Musicology should submit:

• transcripts
• three letters of recommendation
• an academic writing sample of approximately 1500 words, typed with footnotes and supporting scholarly research. A previously written document is acceptable.

Applicants who pass the pre-screening process will be invited to interview with the department faculty during audition week.

Interview and Exams

During the interview, faculty will be interested to learn more about your past work and your interest in pursuing graduate work in musicology at Peabody. Faculty will have read your writing sample and will also have some specific questions for you about this work. In addition to the written exams required of all master’s applicants, students who pass the pre-screening process in musicology will also complete a written exam in music history. Please contact Dr. Richard Giarusso, Associate Professor and Chair of Musicology with any questions about the application and admissions process.