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 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Cruz, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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

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Tuition Fee

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International

29934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29934 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29934 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29934 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14832 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14832 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Santa Cruz

1710 - 2560 USD /month

Living costs

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