Overview
Throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to perform your own compositions and those of fellow students and present your work in a professional setting at student composer concerts.
Features
- Participate in Music Theory and Composition master classes at Texas Christian University, private lessons and open rehearsals with such guest composers as John Corigliano, Jennifer Higdon and John Mackey.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Instrumentation
- Musical Structure and Style
- Symphony Orchestra
- Chamber Music
- Advanced Ear Training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: December 1
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Composition View 46 other PhDs in Music Composition in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application to TCU Graduate Studies and the School of Music
- Two official transcripts of all college work. Translations must be provided for all international transcripts
- Non-refundable application fees will be charged for both the TCU application and the School of Music application
- Three current letters of reference from persons qualified to comment on the applicant's academic and/or musical achievement, teaching and/or professional experience, and potential for success in the degree program
- A double-spaced typed paper of five pages or more that illustrates the applicant's writing and research skills.
- A curriculum vitae is required. This should include a list of concert performances, compositions, publications, and other musical accomplishments
- Test scores must be sent to TCU from the testing agency: GRE (composition only) and TOEFL or IELTS (international students)
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Fort Worth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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