In addition to the audition on their principal instrument or voice, students interested in majoring in Music Therapy are required to participate in an interview with members of the music therapy faculty. The interview typically takes place on the day of the audition. The interview will include questions related to the applicant's understanding of music therapy, why they are choosing a career in music therapy, and the strengths they would bring to the Music Therapy Program and the field of music therapy. All prospective students will be asked to sing a simple, familiar song seleted by tne student and sung with live or pre-recorded accompaniment.
NOTE: Our university encourages all students, faculty and staff to receive the covid vaccination, but does not require it. However, our clinical partners are legally free to require proof of covid vaccination, as well as other health and safety measures and onboarding requirements, such as drug screens and background checks. We cannot guarantee a path through our program that avoids the requirement that students show proof of vaccination.
Second Degree Students
Applicants interested in pursuing a second degree in Music Therapy need to EITHER a) submit a video recording of their principal instrument or voice OR b) audition on their principal instrument or voice. This audition will assess the applicants’ acceptance into the Hayes School of Music, as well as a determination if additional applied music lessons or ensembles will be required to complete the necessary second degree requirements. Applicants will also need to submit a recording of their piano skills and voice or audition in front of the music therapy faculty demonstrating these skills. Finally, applicants will participate in an interview with the music therapy faculty related to their understanding of music therapy, why they are choosing a career in music therapy, and the strengths they would bring to the Music Therapy Program and the field of music therapy.
(updated August 2025)