Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music - Composition in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Music in Composition provides comprehensive graduate-level training in musical composition. This program caters to students seeking in-depth exploration of modern compositional approaches, as well as those aspiring to teach at collegiate levels.
For over sixty years, CSUN's composition program has built strong recognition both regionally and nationally. Our distinguished faculty composers have been showcased at renowned international music festivals, while graduates have established thriving careers in academia and the music industry. Composition students at CSU Northridge enjoy regular performance and recording opportunities on campus, partnerships with professional ensembles and visiting artists, and research projects focusing on modern musical styles and methods. The Music Department provides extensive graduate-level composition studies, with the Master of Music degree tailored for those pursuing advanced work in contemporary composition or academic teaching careers. Annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000 are granted each spring to numerous new and returning students. Qualified candidates may also secure part-time positions supervising computer labs or instructing introductory music courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Bachelor's degree, including preparation equivalent to the undergraduate Music major.
Entrance portfolio and interview required. See Composition Audition for entrance requirements.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Students must demonstrate the equivalent of an undergraduate recital in composition. Students lacking this prerequisite may be asked to present an undergraduate-level recital during the first year of the graduate program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Bachelor's degree, including preparation equivalent to the undergraduate Music major.
Entrance portfolio and interview required. See Composition Audition for entrance requirements.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Students must demonstrate the equivalent of an undergraduate recital in composition. Students lacking this prerequisite may be asked to present an undergraduate-level recital during the first year of the graduate program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304