The M.M. in Music Composition requires composition lessons and courses in music technology and theory. The thesis project for this degree consists of composing a major work. Teaching Assistantships are available but highly competitive.
Admission Requirements
All applicants to the Frost School must submit the following items:
· An online application
· Application fee
· Resume
· Three letters of recommendation
· Official transcripts from every post-secondary school attended
This graduate degree program also requires submission of certain supplemental materials, including:
· Portfolio
· TOEFL/IELTS score, as applicable
For more detailed information, please visit our Graduate Admission website.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area | ||
| Choose 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Graduate Composition (may be repeated) | ||
| Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| Advanced Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| MTC 810 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Other Studies in Music | ||
| MTC 711 | Experiential Musicianship and Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| MCY Electives | 6 | |
| Applied Lessons, Ensembles, and/or Conducting | 4 | |
| Electives | ||
| Approved MTC Electives | 3 | |
| Graduate Electives at the 700 Level | 3 | |
| Graduate Level Music Technology Course * | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
* Course that would fulfill this requirement include MTC 605, MTC 606, MTC 621, MTC 705, MTC 767, MSJ 622, MMI 610, MMI 620, MMI 621, MMI 631, MMI 701, MMI 751, MMI 759, MMI 760, MMI 763
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Choose from the following: | 2 | |
| Graduate Composition | ||
| Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| Advanced Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| MTC 711 | Experiential Musicianship and Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| MCY Elective | 3 | |
| Applied Lessons, Ensemble, or Conducting | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Choose from the following: | 2 | |
| Graduate Composition | ||
| Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| Advanced Graduate Composition and Technologies | ||
| Graduate Level Music Technology Course * | 3 | |
| MCY Elective | 3 | |
| Applied Lessons, Ensemble, or Conducting | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MTC 810 | Master's Thesis | 2 |
| Applied Lessons, Ensembles, or Conducting | 1 | |
| MTC Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Level Elective at the 700 Level | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MTC 810 | Master's Thesis | 4 |
| Applied Lessons, Ensemble, or Conducting | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
* Course that would fulfill this requirement include MTC 605, MTC 606, MTC 621, MTC 705, MTC 767, MSJ 622, MMI 610, MMI 620, MMI 621, MMI 631, MMI 701, MMI 751, MMI 759, MMI 760, MMI 763
This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings. Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.
Mission
The mission of the Master of Music in Composition is:
- To provide the highest quality and most educational and creative environment for work relating to the creation and understanding of music;
- To foster advancement in composition;
- To provide students with advanced work in the filed of composition and thus enabling a career in professional or scholarly pursuit of music;
- To substantially contribute to the Frost School of Music's role as a regional, national, and international nexus for the creation and understanding of music.
Goals
The objectives of the program are:
- To provide training for students to develop advanced compositional skills;
- To prepare students to meet the needs and challenges of the musician in the 21st century;
- To provide students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to complete independent and original work in the field;
- To give students an advanced knowledge of music as performers, composers, or listeners, enlarging and enhancing their musical interests and abilities.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to compose musical works of artistic merit.
- Students will present a well-organized recital of their compositions.
