Master of Arts [M.A] Music Composition
The Master of Arts - Music Composition is designed to advance the music composition creative skills of advanced students and to prepare them for admission to doctoral study. The program emphasizes mastery of composition of large-scale works for media including orchestra, choir, band and/or chamber music ensembles. Based on a solid undergraduate music degree, the master’s degree further develops abilities in music theory including analytical, aural, written, keyboard, and pedagogical skills. The program further develops breadth and depth in the area of Western music history and literature. Students are required to write a thesis composition.
The objectives of the program are:
- Students compile a body of completed compositions.
- Students demonstrate and apply compositional techniques for creation of new works including musical style and structure.
- Students analyze music from a wide range of styles and style periods and communicate results in written and oral formats.
- Students are able to recognize, identify, and analyze representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
- Students are able to communicate knowledge of composition, theory and other aspects of music as would be done in classroom and private teaching.
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | $21952 | $21952 |
Total Fees | $21952 | $21952 |
Examinations
Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 71 | 120 | 3 |
IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Duolingo | Duolingo | 100 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.