Overview

The Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music was founded in 2016 by Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal ‘85E (BM) and vocalist Joan Beal ‘84E (BM). Jeff, who received his Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman with High Distinction in 1985, serves as artistic director of the Institute and continues to be closely involved with the students, faculty, and administration of the school.

Key Features

Under the direction of Mark Watters, Emmy Award-winning composer and conductor, the Institute builds on the film legacy of the School’s founder, George Eastman.

Upon entry to the Contemporary Media and Film Composition program at the University of Rochester, master’s students take placement exams in music history, jazz theory, and functional piano. If remediation is required, the appropriate courses are taken, but their credit does not count towards the master’s degree program of study. The same is true of any English language instruction that is required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Composition Forum

Film and Video Game Scoring

History and Analysis of Film Music

Contemporary Styles Composition

Digital Programs and Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Enrollment in an Eastman graduate program requires successful completion of an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution. Most successful applicants will have completed the bachelor of music degree, or the close equivalent of its core curriculum as part of another undergraduate degree program.

Entering students will be given placement tests in the history of music, jazz theory, or traditional theory. Students with undergraduate jazz degrees take the JCM placement test; all others take the TH placement test. Those students with deficiencies in these disciplines will be required to complete Music History Review (MHS 119); Jazz Theory and Ear Training, (JCM 119); or Theory/Analysis/Musicianship Review I and II (TH 117-118). These credits are not included in the required credits for the degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Out-of-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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