School of Music

The EKU School of Music engages graduate students in a variety of learning opportunities, providing a contextual understanding of the historical, stylistic, and theoretical aspects of music. Students will leave with the artistic, technical, and collaborative skills to create, perform, and teach a variety of music. The National Association of Schools of Music, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education accredit our music degrees.

Our primary functions are to prepare music specialists for service in the public schools, to prepare students for careers in private studio teaching, concert performance, professional ensemble performance, teaching in colleges and universities, and other aspects of professional musicianship including the music industry.

Degree Programs Offered

The School of Music offers three concentration options in the Master of Music program which include:

• Performance
• Conducting
• Music Education (including 100% fully online option – Get more information on our Online Graduate Studies page.)

To apply for any of our graduate programs, visit the Graduate School website.

Graduate Assistantships

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

I. Apply online to the Graduate School at Eastern Kentucky University. The application takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

II. Submit the following pre-screening materials to Dr. Rebekah Daniel, Director of Bands, at rebekah.daniel@eku.edu.

• Links to conducting videos of rehearsal and performance (20 minutes maximum.)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation authored by professional references
• Optional supplemental materials: links to marching band performances directed by the applicant, and drill design and/or arranging samples.

The deadline for pre-screening materials is February 1, 2024; early submission is encouraged.
Applicants who pass the pre-screening process will be invited to complete steps III. and IV.

III. Apply for a Graduate Assistantship

IV. Selected applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition with a university ensemble. Auditions will be held in the spring. Specific dates will be arranged at the time of invitation.