Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music - Composition in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Hone your composition abilities at one of America's most extensive music institutions, celebrated worldwide for its creative and scholarly distinction. The graduate Composition program at the University of North Texas stands among the country's most expansive and varied, featuring 70 composition students and six faculty members encompassing diverse artistic styles. A defining characteristic of UNT's Composition program is its seamless incorporation of cutting-edge music technology alongside traditional acoustic composition in the curriculum, offering both creative adaptability and intellectual depth. This approach enables you to perfect your skills, cultivate your unique artistic identity, and gear up for a professional composing career.
Our distinguished faculty have earned acclaim for their acoustic, electroacoustic, and multimedia creations through awards, grants, commissions, and global performances. The program enhances learning and artistic growth through frequent visiting artist residencies, featuring renowned composers and new music experts, alongside numerous annual events.
As a cornerstone of the local arts scene, the college hosts over 1,000 concerts each year. Its state-of-the-art facilities boast more than 300 practice spaces, seven performance venues, multiple classrooms and rehearsal areas, and specialized computer labs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the M.M. or D.M.A. degree programs in performance or Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance (GAC) must pass an admission audition before a faculty panel.
Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School (tgs.unt.edu).
Apply for admission to the College of Music through the online application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships
Submit the following materials through the music application:
A resume
Three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
Examples of scholarly writing, a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
Statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT's Toulouse Graduate School. After Toulouse evaluates your documents, they will forward copies to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated and notification of required leveling courses will be sent by the Graduate Studies Office after you receive notice of your admission.
Composition portfolio (required for all Ph.D. with a concentration in Composition applicants)
Effective for the Fall 2024 admission cycle, we no longer require submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or UNT Graduate Writing Exam.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School (tgs.unt.edu).
Apply for admission to the College of Music through the online application for admission, audition, scholarship, fellowship and assistantships
Submit the following materials through the music application:
A resume
Three letters of recommendation by persons who know the applicant personally, professionally and academically.
Examples of scholarly writing, a research paper, a published article, or an essay that demonstrates the ability to address significant issues pertaining to the area of study.
Statement of personal interest, to include a statement indicating reasons for interest in pursuing graduate study in the chosen field.
Evaluation of transcripts from previous degree(s): N.B. Please DO NOT send transcripts to the College of Music. They are part of your application to UNT's Toulouse Graduate School. After Toulouse evaluates your documents, they will forward copies to the College of Music for review. Your transcripts will be evaluated and notification of required leveling courses will be sent by the Graduate Studies Office after you receive notice of your admission.
Composition portfolio (required for all Ph.D. with a concentration in Composition applicants)
Effective for the Fall 2024 admission cycle, we no longer require submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or UNT Graduate Writing Exam.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160