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Music Composition – M.A.

The Master of Arts degree in Music Composition from Kent State University is designed to advance the music composition creative skills of advanced students and to prepare them for admission to doctoral study.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 17,982 per full

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Music Composition program from Kent State University emphasizes mastery of composition of large-scale works for media, including orchestra, choir, band and/or chamber music ensembles.

Based on a solid undergraduate music degree, the M.A. degree further develops abilities in music theory, including analytical, aural, written, keyboard and pedagogical skills. The program further develops breadth and depth in the area of Western music history and literature.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Music Composition program from Kent State Universit will be able to:

Compile a body of completed compositions.
Demonstrate and apply compositional techniques for creation of new works, including musical style and structure.
Analyze music from a wide range of styles and style periods and communicate results in written and oral formats.
Recognize, identify and analyze representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
Communicate knowledge of composition, theory and other aspects of music as would be done in classroom and private teaching.