Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music - Composition in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Elevate your career in music composition at one of America's most renowned music institutions, celebrated worldwide for its artistic brilliance and academic distinction. The University of North Texas offers one of the country's most extensive and varied graduate Composition programs, featuring 70 student composers and six faculty members who embody diverse creative philosophies. A unique aspect of UNT's Composition curriculum is its seamless fusion of cutting-edge music technology with traditional acoustic composition, offering both creative freedom and scholarly depth to help you hone your skills, cultivate your artistic identity, and launch your professional composing career.
Our distinguished faculty have earned global recognition for their acoustic, electroacoustic, and multimedia works through prestigious awards, grants, commissions, and international performances. The program enhances learning through frequent visits by guest composers and new music experts, along with 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 include 300+ practice rooms, seven concert venues, multiple classrooms and rehearsal spaces, and specialized computer labs. The student-run Composers Forum actively promotes new works, organizing performances both on campus and beyond.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Information Regarding Degree Certifications/Diplomas/Transcripts:
If you have already earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent and are pursuing either a second bachelor's degree you must apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School.
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. Live auditions are preferred for both music admission and award consideration.
Auditions will occur in one of two ways:
Live Audition/Interview Will occur on campus in Denton on our specified dates. Applicants invited for a live audition/interview will be notified through Acceptd messaging of their scheduled day/time.
Final Video Audition Available for applicants who are unable to attend the auditions in person and/or who apply after live auditions are full and closed. Following review of the video audition, our faculty might require an interview or virtual audition if additional information is needed.
Please note, a screening (preliminary video audition) is required for live audition consideration. Information regarding the screening is available within the area listing on the repertoire pages:
Applicants for admission to the M.M. and D.M.A. degree programs in conducting must submit the College of Music application and preliminary audition video by the first Monday in December. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition and interview.
*M.A., M.M. Jazz Composition/Arranging, M.M.Ed. and Ph.D. applicants need only complete steps 1 and 2. In lieu of an audition, applicants to these programs will submit a portfolio. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
If you have already earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent and are pursuing either a second bachelor's degree you must apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School.
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. Live auditions are preferred for both music admission and award consideration.
Auditions will occur in one of two ways:
Live Audition/Interview Will occur on campus in Denton on our specified dates. Applicants invited for a live audition/interview will be notified through Acceptd messaging of their scheduled day/time.
Final Video Audition Available for applicants who are unable to attend the auditions in person and/or who apply after live auditions are full and closed. Following review of the video audition, our faculty might require an interview or virtual audition if additional information is needed.
Please note, a screening (preliminary video audition) is required for live audition consideration. Information regarding the screening is available within the area listing on the repertoire pages:
Applicants for admission to the M.M. and D.M.A. degree programs in conducting must submit the College of Music application and preliminary audition video by the first Monday in December. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition and interview.
*M.A., M.M. Jazz Composition/Arranging, M.M.Ed. and Ph.D. applicants need only complete steps 1 and 2. In lieu of an audition, applicants to these programs will submit a portfolio. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160