Department of Music at Towson University
Music Teacher Recommendation
Complete and return to Mary Ann Criss, Assistant to the Chairperson/Academic Program Coordinator, Department of Music,
Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001 OR email to musicapplications@towson.edu
Applicant: Please fill in the information in this section before giving it to your music teacher. It is customary to provide a stamped, addressed envelope for your
teacher’s use in forwarding this form to the TU Department of Music.
Name TU 7 Digit ID No. (if assigned)
Address City State Zip
Email
Instruments
or
Voice Classification
I do / do not
(circle one)
waive my right of access to this recommendation. (Signature)
Music Teacher: The above student has applied for admission to the Department of Music at Towson University. Your candid assessment of this student’s
musical development and potential will be valuable in making an admission decision. Please mail to Mary Ann Criss, Assistant to the Chairperson/
Academic Program Coordinator, Department of Music, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001 OR email to
musicapplications@towson.edu
How long have you known the applicant? Years
In what capacity have you taught the applicant? ☐ Ensemble director– ensemble
☐ Private teacher–instrument or voice
☐ Other (specify)
Please assess the applicant in the following areas:
No basis for judgment Below average Average Good Excellent Top 5%
Pitch/intonation/rhythm
Musicality/phrasing
Accuracy in reading music
Memorization skills
Sight-reading ability
Discipline/preparation for
lessons/ensembles
Musical growth during
your acquaintance
Technical growth during
your acquaintance
Reliability
Name (
please print
)
Signature Date
Address
Email
The Department of Music would very much appreciate any additional comments or information you can provide. Please attach them to this form. Thank you for your time.
Towson University’s policies, programs and activities comply with federal and state laws and University Sy stem of Maryland regulations prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability and sexual orientation.
Towson University is a smoke-free campus.
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