GRADUATE PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
MM students: Required during the Applied Portion of the MM Comprehensive Exam.
AC students: Required in conjunction with the final Artist Certificate Recital.
Have questions? Email Dr. Lara Dahl, School of Music Graduate Director, for help or clarification.
Brass
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Repertoire List
- Audition/Teaching/Doctoral School Cover Letter
- Membership in instrument specific professional organization (ITG, IHS, ITA, ITEA)
- At least one Audition and one Competitions Taken (per year – or Scheduled), List with outcome
- Set of teaching materials for clinics, masterclasses, etc.
- Four or more high quality video recordings
- Artist website or Social Media Profile
Choral Conducting
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Repertoire List (Works Studied, Rehearsed, and Performed)
- Four or more high quality video recordings of both rehearsal and performance footage
Jazz
Portfolio could include:
- CV/Resume
- Awards/Scholarships/Grants
- Professional Affiliation with Performing Ensembles
- Masterclasses/Teaching Engagements
- Commissions
- Any music/interdisciplinary Projects
- Professional Performances (Jazz Clubs/Festivals/School Concerts/Etc.)
Keyboard
Graduate Portfolios for Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy and Organ majors should contain one (or more) of the following:
- CV/Resume
- Professional Website
- Social Media Site (such as Instagram)
Any of the above should contain some or all of the information below:
- Name and contact information
- Education
- Work Experience
- Awards/Scholarships/Grants
- Solo Performances
- Masterclass Participation
- Chamber and/or Ensemble performances
- Masterclasses/Teaching Engagements
- Membership/Participation in Professional Organizations
- Audio or Video Recordings
- List of References
Orchestral Conducting
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Repertoire List (Works Studied, Rehearsed, and Performed)
- Four or more high quality video recordings of both rehearsal and performance footage
Percussion
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Comprehensive list of professional percussion instruments owned
- Sample cover letter
- Artistic Statement
- Four-Five high quality video recordings of solo and chamber performances
String
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Professional Website
- Artistic Statement
- Social Media Site (such as Instagram/Facebook)
Either of the above should contain some or all of the information below:
- Name and contact information
- Education
- Work Experience
- Awards/Scholarships/Grants
- Solo Performances
- Masterclass Participation
- Chamber and/or Ensemble performances
- Masterclasses/Teaching Engagements
- Membership/Participation in Professional Organizations
- Audio or Video Recordings
- List of References
Voice
Portfolio:
- Video recording for auditions
- Head Shot
- Resume
- Bio
- Website
- Yaptracker membership
Additional: List any professional or semi-professional auditions scheduled or completed
Wind Band Conducting
Digital Portfolio
- CV/Resume
- Repertoire List (Works Studied, Rehearsed, and Performed)
- Four or more high quality video recordings of both rehearsal and performance footage
Woodwind
Digital Portfolio
- Cover Letter
- Bio
- CV/Resume
- Membership in your instrument’s Professional Organization: IDRS, ICA, NFA, NASA, Union
- Clinic Hand-Outs for Breathing, Articulation, Embouchure, etc.
- Program Notes from Graduate Recitals
- Repertoire List
- Performance Media Links
- Optional Website