Overview

The comprehensive approach of the Composition program of the University of Oregon integrates compositional studies with theory, history, ethnomusicology, intermedia technology, contemporary performance practice, multimedia collaboration, and an intensive career development seminar. Our diverse yet focused curriculum prepares each student for a future as a professional composer.

Performance Opportunities

Many of our students are accomplished instrumentalists, vocalists, and/or conductors, and as part of our program, they continually perform their own music and the works of their colleagues. Opportunities abound for the performance of new music through the Oregon Composers Forum, Music Today Festival, Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium, Composing for Orchestra Seminar, and Pacific Rim Gamelan, as well as any of our five student-run new music ensembles.

Careers

Musical performer

Composer/arranger

Video game composer

Film scoring

Songwriter

Pit orchestra musician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Post-Tonal Theory

Schenkerian Analysis

Counterpoint

Interactive Media Performance

Ethnomusicology

Music in the Middle Ages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

72-76

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eugene, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 162 other Masters in Music Composition in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts

English Language Proficiency Requirement

Financial Verification for International Applicants

Audio or video recordings of compositions

Evidence of live performance of your works

List of compositions

List of performances of compositions

Résumé

Statement of Purpose

Scholarly writing sample

Scores of original works for large and small ensembles that demonstrate marked ability and technical skill in composition.

Three letters of recommendation

An interview with a member of the composition faculty can be arranged at the request of the applicant (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34386 USD / year

≈ 34386 USD / year
Out-of-State

34386 USD / year

≈ 34386 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20076 USD / year

≈ 20076 USD / year

Living costs

Eugene

United States

970 - 1380 USD / month

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

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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