Overview

Key features

Each Houghton College student in the Composition program will be encouraged:

to explore a wide variety of compositional techniques and methods, with an eye toward further developing strong compositional craft.
to develop a personally unique compositional style or language.
to consider stylistic eclecticism as the dominant compositional ethos of the postmodern world. At least some compositional assignments will deliberately demand the learning of new musical languages.
to become involved in the activities of professional compositional societies.
to articulate a personal plan of action concerning establishment as a composer within Christian worship and fellowship communities, as well as to consider and articulate any unique contributions of music composed from a Christian worldview to wider musical and cultural communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music
Advanced Orchestration
Sixteenth Century Counterpoint
Synthesizer/Computer Applications
Music, Worship, and Culture in Christian Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 163 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a graded sample of an Undergraduate Upper-Level Academic Writing in Music

Complete and submit a Repertoire List

Submit your transcripts(s)

Write and submit a personal statement

Complete an audition registration form
Complete an audition and interview

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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