A bachelor's degree in music (i.e., music education, Bachelor of Arts, etc..) or a related area (i.e.,psychology, occupational therapy) with a minimum average of 3.25 (A = 4.0).
• If you are a non‐native speaker of English, a TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 85 (internet based) or an IELTS score of 6.0 required for admission to the music therapy program.
a. All prior transcripts (sent directly to CSU)
b. Current resume
c. A statement of purpose and career goals for graduate study at Colorado State University (limit 3 pages)
d. Contact information for three individuals submitting a letter of reference (Name, address, and email for all individuals who will submit letters on your behalf).
There is no required format for the letters of reference.
e. Video Audition. Music therapy students must show excellent piano, guitar, and vocal skills. In order for the faculty to assess these skills, please submit the following:
• Primary Facilitating Instrument: Demonstrate musicianship by playing five pieces from different genres (i.e., American Folk, popular music, country music, world music, etc...) on piano or guitar, and voice.
Please accompany yourself singing on all songs. We will be looking for technical skills required for artistic self-expression on at least one instrument (guitar or piano, and voice). All applicants must have highlevel skills on either the guitar or piano (along with quality vocal skills) in order to be admitted to the program.
• Secondary Facilitating Instrument: Please show your skill level on the instrument not used in the above section with two additional songs. For example, if your primary facilitating instrument was piano and voice, please include two additional songs with guitar and voice. We will be looking for functional musicianship on the secondary instrument. If you do not play the secondary instrument, please clearly state so in your materials.
• Optional: You may also elect to submit a video (no more than 5 minutes) of another instrument (i.e., flute, trumpet), to further illustrate your musicianship.