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Overview
Music from University of California, Santa Cruz seeks to maintain a balance of skills and interests and to encourage a diversity of approaches among its graduate students. In consultation with a faculty adviser, the student pursues a two-year course of studies culminating in a final project that combines an original composition, written thesis, or essay with a related public performance or lecture recital. The student’s role in the performance may range from that of a performer or conductor to that of a coach (of original compositions or a selected repertoire).
Graduates with Music from University of California, Santa Cruz will demonstrate proficiency in:
- critical thinking about music history and culture
- oral and written communication skills about music
- critical thinking about musical language
- producing creative/performance outputs
- producing research outputs
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Music Theory from the Greeks through Rameau
- Tonal and Post-tonal Analysis
- Techniques in Composition
- Music Composition
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Musicology Music Performance View 1117 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts
- Supplemental Materials
- Recommendations
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required, up to 5 may be submitted.
- Statement of Purpose: Please describe your plans for graduate study or research and for your future occupation or profession. Include any information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and qualifications for graduate study at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Recommended length is a concise 2-4 pages.
- Personal History Statement
- Composition scores (Composition Emphasis only)
- Recordings (Composition or Performance Practice Emphasis only)
- Writing sample (e.g., term paper or senior thesis).
- Résumé
Tuition Fee
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International
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
14178 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14178 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Santa Cruz
1710 - 2560 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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