Welcome to graduate study in music at Appalachian State University. The faculty and staff of the Hayes School of Music wish you success in your graduate program and are here to assist you in every possible way.

This Handbook has been prepared to help orient you to the graduate music programs and to inform you of the policies and procedures of the Hayes School of Music. You should also become familiar with the policies and procedures of the Graduate School as published in the Graduate Bulletin.

Please read the handbook carefully and do not hesitate to ask questions. We are available to assist you at any time.

For further information concerning:

Admission to the Graduate School: Cratis Williams Graduate School, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608,(828) 262-2130, http://www.graduate.appstate.edu

Admission to the Hayes School of Music: Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Music, Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, snodgrassjs@appstate.edu, (828) 262-6447

Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Music