255 Master's degrees in Music Composition

At Music Composition at the University of Denver aspiring composers expand their creative language while developing a diverse portfolio of compositions.  

The London Performing Academy of Music offers a Master’s degree in Performance Practice or Composition (M.Mus) designed to enhance your musical expertise. This programme typically spans two years, providing an immersive environment that fosters creativity and professional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers in music.

The Music (Composition Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

Did you know CIM was founded by a composer, Ernest Bloch? That means composition has been at our core ever since 1920. In the Composition program of Cleveland Institute of Music you'll build on that legacy to write sophisticated and meaningful music for the twenty-first century.

Take your skills to the next level by working with digital sound and experimental media. This Composition - Interdisciplinary Digital Media MM program offered at Arizona State University provides extensive faculty interaction from both the School of Music and the School of Arts, Media and Engineering.

The five full time members of the UK theory & composition faculty are engaged in active creation and research with particular distinction in popular music studies, pedagogy, Schenkerian studies, 19th century music, and commissioned compositions. The Music Theory and Composition MA/MM program is offered at University of Kentucky.

The M.Mus. in Composition at the University of British Columbia is a two-year, full-time programme designed for talented composers. This public course focuses on original creative work and advanced musical productivity. Students develop a professional portfolio through intensive coursework and a final thesis performance.

At Composition from Syracuse University you will explore stylistic creativity and develop a unique musical voice with a diverse and engaged faculty of composers.

Composition from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.  

The Master of Music in Composition program at Boston University provides opportunities to study composition and allied topics within the robust environment of a professional music school within a college of fine arts.

The Music Composition programme at the University of Louisville is a two-year, full-time Master of Music degree. It focuses on advanced creative expertise for students with a background in music. This professional course offers specialised tracks in acoustic, electronic, or combined media to suit diverse artistic goals.

The Music Composition programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master of Music degree designed for creative artists. This postgraduate course focuses on developing a unique musical voice through advanced technical mastery. Students engage in intensive study to refine their professional portfolio.

Students in Composition and Theory at University of Pittsburgh combine private composition lessons with seminars in composition, analysis, orchestration, and related topics.

The College of Music Composition at Michigan State University stands at the crossroads of music creation, research, and performance, integrating various art forms

Music - Instrumental Conducting  from Pittsburg State University is designed to prepare individuals for professional advancement or for entry into further study at the doctoral level.

Studio Composition programme of Purchase College SUNY prepares ambitious young writers in the craft of musical composition, especially in the recorded media.

Music - Composition at Texas Tech University consists of a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work, including recitals for the performance student, thesis for the musicology or music theory student, and an original composition for the composition student.

Composition from University of North Carolina School of the Arts is dedicated to helping advanced composers refine their artistic languages as they prepare to enter the profession.

The Music (Composition) at the University of Oxford can serve both as a self-contained course for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in composition for one year or as an excellent preparation for doctoral research. 

The Music Composition program at the State University of New York Fredonia provides emerging composers with opportunities to grow both as creative artists and academic scholars. Our composers write music for ensembles and media and in a wide array of musical styles.