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Students of the M.M. Music Composition at Ohio University can enjoy the facilities of The School of Music, which has a first-rate electronic and computer music program centered around a mutil-station lab and a surround sound studio equipped with a dual processor Apple G5 Powermac.

Each workstation in the lab is equipped with a new 20" screen G5 iMac, a MIDI keyboard, and a variety of commercial and custom software and is available for student use about 80 hours a week. The surround sound studio is available for advanced student projects.

Areas of Focus Include

Three semesters of private study are required for the master's degree in composition, but most students take advantage of the opportunity to enroll in composition as an elective whenever their schedules permit. The Music Composition degree at Ohio University culminates with a composition thesis - a large scale musical work -- and a composition recital.

Applying to the Program

In addition to completing the standard application for admission to the university, applicants to the master's degree program in composition are required to submit a portfolio of scores and recordings that best demonstrate their ability as a composer. They must also include a short essay in which they discuss their career goals as a composer and why they are interested in pursuing a master's degree in composition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition
Seminar in Theory, Music History and Literature
Advanced Orchestration
Thesis
Recital
Post-Tonal Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
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Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A portfolio of compositions
An artist statement that includes how this degree fits into your education and career goals.
Three letters of recommendation from professional you are acquainted with your work.

Tuition Fees

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33390 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33390 USD / year

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In-State

17790 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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