It's quite easy to apply for postgraduate study in music. It is easier to apply by paying more attention to the application process and having your own portfolio.

how to apply for postgraduate study in conservatory of music? (Take piano major as an example)

Piano major is very representative in the graduate application of music, and it can be classified into two categories: Piano Accompanying & chamber music (piano accommodating &; Chamber Music is another kind of piano performance, and students from China Conservatory of Music generally apply for piano performance. The following is an introduction to the application requirements for piano majors:

1. Language scores

Compared with other majors, the application for music majors usually has low requirements for TOEFI. For example, the music school of Yale University, which has the highest requirements, only requires TOEFI 86, and most schools only need 79 points, and schools with scores between 6 and 79 will also be admitted. Moreover, for piano majors, there is no direct relationship between scholarship application and TOEFI scores. Even if TOEFI scores less than 6, some schools will accept it. You can go to diploma first, and as long as TOEFI meets the school standards, you can turn it into a formal Degree program later.

2. Portfolio

Audition should be prepared in advance. Audition is actually divided into two parts. The first part is submitted at the time of application, also known as prescreen.

3. Application materials

Personal statement, resume, grade point of undergraduate course, TOEFI score, recommendation letter, online application form, portfolio and so on.

4. Interview

Interviews are usually held in February-March, and applicants usually receive interview invitations from several schools. At this time, it involves the itinerary of applying for a national interview.

5. Application time

The deadline of 99% conservatories is 12.1, and the early application of Eastman was closed on 11.1.