Mount Pleasant , Michigan , United States
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Overview
Students in this Music Composition program from the Central Michigan University take core courses in music theory, history and research, study applied composition and theoretical compositional practice, and complete a thesis project that involves composing a significant work.
Learning Outcomes
- Composition students have many opportunities to present their original pieces, including concerts throughout the semester as well as state and regional conferences.
- Students have the opportunity to work and do research alongside faculty who have a national and international reputation. Graduate assistantships are offered on a competitive basis.
Accreditation
The composition degree is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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Graduation Requirements
- Students are required to submit a thesis project or significant composition and an analysis paper of the work for graduation.
- Students also must pass a written comprehensive examination in music history and an oral examination in composition.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music View 940 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.7
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent;
- an in-person interview (or video conference interview if distance prohibits);
- a portfolio of compositions with scores and audio files;
- three letters of recommendation; and
- a writing sample.
Tuition Fee
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International
850 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
850 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
637 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 637 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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