MM-composition
students must submit to the composition faculty
an
annual composition portfolio and attend a weekly
Composition Seminar (no credit) while enrolled
in MUSC 716 during
the academic year. In addition, composition students
are expected to attend master classes, lectures,
and
performances sponsored by the composition faculty.
Normally the degree is completed within two years;
in extenuating circumstances, however, the composition
faculty may allow a third year of degree work.
Further
information about the Master of Music degree in
Composition is available for download here.
*Three, 3-credit semesters of MUSC 716 (private
composition study) are required. With the permission
of the composition faculty, students may
replace one semester of MUSC 716 with two summer
terms of study (1 credit each term) and one elective
credit. Students are encouraged to
study with different teachers during their degree
work.
**
Music technology courses are to be chosen in consultation
with the student's advisor after a review of the
results of the Music Diagnostic Exam.
***
Electives to be chosen from advanced courses in
music
composition (not including MUSC 716 or MUSC 799),
music theory, history, performance, and music
technology,
depending upon the background, interests, and needs
of the student. A master's student may not have
more
than 6 elective credits in any one area.
