Overview

Program Highlights

Guided by internationally-recognized faculty, students at the Composition MM program offered at University of Texas at Austin receive lessons in a wide range of styles and genres including band, orchestral, choral, chamber music, electro-acoustic music, and film scoring.
Student composers will collaborate with ensembles and chamber groups to have their work read and performed. CLUTCH, or the Collective Labors of the UT Composition Hub, is a concert series that features and promotes music by student composers and is sponsored by the University Co-op. Austin also affords students diverse opportunities to present their music in public concerts and festivals – the new music scene in Austin is alive and thriving.
In addition to extensive training in composition, students have the opportunity to participate in ensembles and receive comprehensive instruction in music theory and music history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recital
Music Performance
Music and Film Sound
Choral Conducting
History of Music
Twentieth-Century Musical Analysis
Music and Culture
Structure of Tonal Music
Ear Training and Sight-Singing
Counterpoint
The Music of the Americas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 182 other Masters in Music Composition in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Follow the GIAC instructions to submit:

Your graduate application
Application fee
Official transcripts
International applicants should review the GIAC instructions to determine whether they are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score
Introductory video: Submit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music
Statement of purpose: A 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program
Three recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music
A résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
A list of all works you have composed for any medium, with year of completion and if applicable, date of premiere
Composition portfolio: Scores and recordings of your music

Tuition Fee

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International

19212 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9606 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

19212 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9606 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

10366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5183 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 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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