Music: Instrumental Performance, Brass & Percussion, MM
Performance emphases are available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, harp, keyboard, voice, and guitar.
Class Format
UNC Main Campus
Total Degree Requirements
30 Credit Hours
Graduate Coordinator
Bob Ehle, 970-351-1922
Area Contacts
- Dr. John Adler, 970-351-2343, trumpet
- Prof. Gray Barrier, 970-351-2226, percussion
- Dr. Jason Byrnes, 970-351-2078, tuba
- Prof. Marian Hesse, 970-351-2037, horn
- Dr. Nat Wickham, 970-351-2813, trombone/euphonium
Additional Information
Application Deadlines
Submit the following application materials to Valerie Anderson in the School of Music:
- Fall & Spring Admissions: School of Music Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure an audition date and time. Auditions day fill quickly. 2012-2013 Auditions will be held:
- Saturday, February 11, 2012
- Monday, February 20, 2012
- Saturday, February 25, 2012
School of Music Admission Requirements
Audition Requirements
- Arrange for a live audition, if possible.
- If a live audition is not possible (out-of-state or where great distances are involved), the prospective student may submit an audition CD.
- This recording should be approximately 30 minutes in length and should display music of various styles and eras.
- Contact the appropriate faculty for audition repertoire
- When a CD is submitted for acceptance, final acceptance will be verified after the candidate has auditioned live before members of the brass/percussion faculty after the candidate’s arrival on campus.
UNC Graduate School Requirements
Applicants must also apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- Three Letters of Recommendation (pdf)
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
For specific information, contact the appropriate applied faculty:
Music students pay private lesson and program fees in addition to the tuition listed below.
Tuition Rates below are for the 2012-2013 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$512.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1536.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4608.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) | Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1045.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3135.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$9405.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
