Overview

At the Music Theory and Composition - Concert Music MM program from New York University, you will specialize in traditional composition, electronic composition, composing for film, or music theatre. You will be actively involved in the performance of your work, collaborating with composers, musicians, and other artists at NYU and throughout New York City.

You’ll complete course work in music research, music history/literature, and music composition. Through elective courses, you may tailor your curriculum toward your specific interests and musical goals. Elective courses include Scoring Techniques, Advanced Instrumental Conducting, and Advanced Computer Music: Synthesis and Composition.

Performance Opportunities

You'll be actively involved in the scheduling and performance of your own works, in concerts and readings by NYU performance groups in residence and school performing ensembles, as well as chamber groups hired for composition concerts.

You will also have countless opportunities to collaborate with performers, dancers, actors, and multimedia applications. Within our department, there are very active collaborations with the Music Technology, Jazz Studies, and Instrumental and Vocal Performance programs. In addition, we regularly collaborate with musicians and other artists in New York City.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Music
Music Criticism
Colloquy in Music
Opera in the 20th century
Songwriting History and Criticism
Film Music: Historical Aesthetics/ Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 1081 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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PTE Academic

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100

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130

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts & Degrees;

Professional Information;

Essays;

EQ endorsements must be submitted online;

International Student Supplement.

Tuition Fee

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International

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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