Graduate Application Guide and Audition Dates

The Glenn Korff School of Music (GKSOM) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) offers three graduate degrees: 

  1. Master of Music (M.M.),
  2. Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), and
  3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), each with various emphases, admission criteria, and application processes. 

Please use the tabs in the right-hand column for more audition and admission information. 

Important dates: 

  • The application deadline for all degree programs and specializations, except the Master of Music, Music Education degree, is December 1, 2025. 
  • The application deadline for the MM, Music Education degree is May 15, 2026. MM, Music Education applicants do not need to schedule an audition.
  • All required auditions, whether in person or video, must be completed by 5 p.m. February 7, 2026. 
  • Graduate audition dates  
    • Friday, January 23, 2026 (limited times, also a UG audition day) 
    • Saturday, January 24, 2026 (limited times, also a UG audition day) 
    • Friday, February 6, 2026 (limited times, afternoon only)
    • Saturday, February 7, 2026 (preferred audition day with lunch)