Overview
Music Composition students at Arizona State University are encouraged to develop their own compositional voices and focus on their area of interest, regardless of style or aesthetics, while developing a breadth of knowledge through coursework and private lessons with the composition faculty.
Features
This degree program provides extensive faculty interaction as well as opportunities to develop advanced skills in compositional techniques from a wide variety of styles and traditions with emphasis on fostering students' personal approach to composition.
The opportunity to collaborate with music scholars, theorists, performers, educators and other composers provides students with a broad and well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in music.
Programme Structure
This program has the following program outcomes:- Compose original works, applying theoretical understanding of musical techniques.
- Create a significant original work that integrates and synthesizes various principles of composition.
- Interpret specific musical products within the context of a specific theoretical, historical, or cultural tradition.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Music Composition View 46 other PhDs in Music Composition in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre application (including a resume and personal statement)
- official transcripts
- prescreening portfolio
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
48150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
44160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
26910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 36 months.
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Scholarships Information
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