Graduate Composition Emphasis

In addition to the core requirements, the following is required for a master's of music with an emphasis in composition.

• Admission

  Entrance to the program normally requires at least 26 undergraduate hours of composition courses. The applicant should submit original scores to the composition faculty for approval.

• Core Requirements
  As above with the following amplification:
  

  • MUSIC 837 - Seminar in 20th-Century Music Credits: (3)
• Performance
  One course (2 hours) in advanced conducting or score reading.
• Major field

  Total, 16 hours, as follows: 10 to 14 hours, including 802 (Seminar in Music Theory) or 804 (Advanced Analysis), and individual instruction in composition; and master’s report, 2 hours or master’s thesis, 6 hours. The report or thesis may be either a theoretical paper or a composition in a larger form with an accompanying report.

  • MUSIC 802 - Seminar in Music Theory Credits: (3)
    

    or

  • MUSIC 804 - Advanced Analysis Credits: (3)
• Electives
  Up to 6 credit hours
• Additional requirements and policies

  The composition student must prove his or her proficiency in conducting and in electronic instrumentation, either by class study or by actual performance in the area.

  All students receiving individual instruction in composition are required to copy their music in the prescribed professional manner.

  Wherever possible, the composer should assume the responsibility of seeing to the performance of his or her own music.