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M.M. Composition
Master of Music in Composition
Degree Overview [See worksheet for specifics]

  • Graduate-level Composition and Music Theory, 12 cr.
  • Masters Thesis (660-990), 4 cr.
  • Musicology, 6 cr.
  • Ensemble or Organization (660-570, 571, 574, 576, or 660-561, 562, 565,
    567, 568, 569, 572, 573, 577, 578, 579 or other approved), 2 cr.
  • Electives, 6 cr.
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Admission Requirements

*NOTE: When filling out the Graduate School application, apply for Music:Performance MM.*

Please submit along with your School of Music Application:

MM composition candidates are required to submit preliminary recordings in MP3 format for evaluation (see Uploads for more info).  They should also submit 3-5 scores (on paper, and bound) and recordings on CD of at least two of those scores.  With the scores and CD's, include a list of all completed compositions, including title, instrumentation, duration, date of composition, and first public performance.  

All these materials must be received by December 1 but applicants are urged to apply as early as possible.

If you would like your scores and CD's returned to you after admission decisions are made, you must include a self-address and FULLY postage-paid envelope large enough to hold all materials. We will not return materials otherwise.