Master of Music in Composition 24 months Postgraduate Program By Southern Methodist University |Top Universities

Master of Music in Composition

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Music in Composition program is flexible and designed to encourage independent stylistic development, technical skill and artistic excellence. Composers benefit from the Division's commitment to new music performance and a state-of-the-art electronic studio. Students applying to the M.M. in Composition program at SMU Meadows School of the Arts must submit a composition portfolio including at least 2 or 3 works that best demonstrate the diversity and strength of their compositional skills. Submission of recordings of these works is encouraged.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Music in Composition program is flexible and designed to encourage independent stylistic development, technical skill and artistic excellence. Composers benefit from the Division's commitment to new music performance and a state-of-the-art electronic studio. Students applying to the M.M. in Composition program at SMU Meadows School of the Arts must submit a composition portfolio including at least 2 or 3 works that best demonstrate the diversity and strength of their compositional skills. Submission of recordings of these works is encouraged.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Attendance at regularly scheduled seminars is expected. Failure to attend will be reflected in the grade given in composition courses. Successful completion of MUTH 6010 or the departmental keyboard proficiency examination is required. It is expected that the student will actively study composition every term in residence at SMU. The thesis work may be for any medium and must be equivalent in complexity and accomplishment to an eight- to 10-minute concert work for orchestra. A brief proposal of the work must be submitted for approval to the thesis committee upon enrollment for thesis credit.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

0 USD
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International Students

0 USD
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