Overview

About the programme

The student of Master of Music - Composition program at The University of Akron should consult with the coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music for additional information regarding the individualized nature of each option.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Conducting: Instrumental

Advanced Conducting: Choral

Musical Styles & Analysis I: Music Before 1750

Music History Survey III: Music Since 1900

Masters Chamber Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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More details

Applications to the master's degree program in Music-Composition are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-36 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have earned an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in music or the equivalent as determined by the department.

The Graduate School’s requirements for admission.

Three letters of recommendation.

The music education options require an interview with music education faculty.

The performance and accompanying options require an audition on the student’s major instrument/voice. Please contact the coordinator of Graduate Studies for an audition time.

The option in orchestral, choral, and wind conducting require the applicant to successfully pass an interview and audition with the orchestra conducting faculty member and an audition on his/her particular applied instrument.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25696 USD / year

≈ 25696 USD / year
Out-of-State

25696 USD / year

≈ 25696 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15456 USD / year

≈ 15456 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

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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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Akron

Funding

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