Yale School of Music – 2025 Fall Graduate Admissions Guide
Overview
The Yale School of Music (YSM), established in 1854, is the only music school within the Ivy League.It is dedicated to training world-class musicians and offers full-tuition scholarships and stipends to all admitted students.Approximately 200 students from the U.S. and around the world are admitted annually to study with Yale's distinguished faculty.
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Programs Offered
Primary Areas: Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Harp, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Voice, Composition, Conducting
Supplementary Studies: Music History and Theory, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Sight-Singing and Ear Training
Electives: Various elective courses are available维基百科+17bulletin.yale.edu+17耶鲁大学研究生院+17
Program Duration
Application Requirements
Online Application: Complete all sections by the deadline
Prescreening Recordings: Submit high-quality audio and/or video recordings as specified by your program
Resume/CV: Include educational background, teachers, musical experience (solo, chamber, orchestral), festivals attended, etc.
Passport Scan: Provide a scanned copy of the identification page
Three Letters of Recommendation: From individuals familiar with your musical abilities
Official Transcripts: Submit English-translated transcripts
Repertoire List: List of audition pieces
Application Fee: $150music.yale.eduYale Institute of Sacred Music
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL: Minimum score of 86. Initial scores must be submitted by December 1, 2024. Applicants have until March 1, 2025, to meet the minimum requirement.
IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
Note: Duolingo English Test scores are not accepted.bulletin.yale.edu+1耶鲁大学研究生院+1
Audition Requirements
Audition requirements vary by program.Detailed information for each instrument or area of study can be found on the Yale School of Music's official website.耶鲁大学研究生院+1Nomad Credit+1
Tuition and Financial Aid
All admitted students receive full-tuition scholarships and stipends to cover living expenses.
