Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music (Composition) in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Presented in more than 450 locations across the globe, our composition faculty create works spanning diverse styles and approaches, yet consistently avoid imposing personal artistic preferences on students. Even during periods when narrow definitions of academic music prevailed, these instructors never advocated rigid doctrines, welcoming applicants representing a wide stylistic variety. They collectively value strong foundations in both classical theory and cutting-edge musical technologies, while fostering creative partnerships with performers. The department takes particular pride in the strong connections between student composers and our extensive graduate performance community. A longstanding commitment to contemporary music permeates the department, promoting meaningful collaboration among performers, composers, and music scholars. The culminating requirement for the Composition MA is a portfolio of original works. Students prepare through comprehensive training in Western classical theory (including musicianship, counterpoint, and analysis), music technology, orchestration, specialized composition courses, and regular participation in Composers Forum discussions. Weekly private composition lessons form a core component of the program. Following an open studio approach, students may work with multiple faculty members throughout their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A. A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
B. Official transcripts of all undergraduate records, and all graduate records, where applicable.
C. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in undergraduate music courses.
Application Fee paid through Slate.
Personal Statement - submitted through Slate. Please indicate what you hope to accomplish from your graduate studies, what your career goals are, and what music or musicians have influenced your path as a musician.
Resume/CV - submitted through Slate.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation recommenders submit through the Slate.
Transcripts required from each college/university you attended, and submitted through Slate. You MUST also send official transcripts to the Office of Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions by the December 10, 2021 deadline.
Sample Compositions with Recordings please provide 2-4 scores and recordings as appropriate, submitted through Slate.
GRE Scores - GRE scores are NOT required.
TOEFL Scores (if applicable): Minimum score requirements are as follows:
TOEFL or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition: 80 for MA applicants
IELTS or IELTS Indicator: An overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6 An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
B. Official transcripts of all undergraduate records, and all graduate records, where applicable.
C. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in undergraduate music courses.
Application Fee paid through Slate.
Personal Statement - submitted through Slate. Please indicate what you hope to accomplish from your graduate studies, what your career goals are, and what music or musicians have influenced your path as a musician.
Resume/CV - submitted through Slate.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation recommenders submit through the Slate.
Transcripts required from each college/university you attended, and submitted through Slate. You MUST also send official transcripts to the Office of Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions by the December 10, 2021 deadline.
Sample Compositions with Recordings please provide 2-4 scores and recordings as appropriate, submitted through Slate.
GRE Scores - GRE scores are NOT required.
TOEFL Scores (if applicable): Minimum score requirements are as follows:
TOEFL or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition: 80 for MA applicants
IELTS or IELTS Indicator: An overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6 An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490