Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music - Composition in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Composition Ph.D. program emphasizes developing compositional skills, studying modern repertoire, and mastering theoretical analysis. Most coursework involves composition training, primarily through one-on-one lessons. Students enhance their learning by engaging in departmental performances and attending Composers Forum gatherings. The Director of Graduate Studies, consulting with composition faculty, pairs students with instructors for their composition lessons. To ensure diverse perspectives, faculty rotate teaching assignments, allowing students to work with all composition professors during their studies. Additionally, the University of Pennsylvania's Music Department provides a Music Studies Ph.D. program, enabling composition students to take relevant courses with music studies faculty throughout their degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A personal statement of approximately 1,000 words.
The statement should: 1) tell us about your reasons for applying and your relevant prior experience, 2) describe the area(s) of study and debate in which you are interested, and 3) address your particular interest in our program.
A critical writing sample of approximately 20-30 double-spaced pages.
For Musicologists, Ethnomusicologist, and Theorists: The writing sample must match your interest/concentration. Two papers adding up to 30+ pages or, if you prefer, a single, 25-30 page paper. Font size and style do not matter. Please make sure your name is on each page.
Composers should submit a shorter paper of approximately 15 pages as part of their application in addition to scores and (if possible) recordings of recent compositions.
Three letters of recommendation.
Letters should be written by professors who know your work and can attest to your academic ability. Please do not submit more than four recommendation letters.
The statement should: 1) tell us about your reasons for applying and your relevant prior experience, 2) describe the area(s) of study and debate in which you are interested, and 3) address your particular interest in our program.
A critical writing sample of approximately 20-30 double-spaced pages.
For Musicologists, Ethnomusicologist, and Theorists: The writing sample must match your interest/concentration. Two papers adding up to 30+ pages or, if you prefer, a single, 25-30 page paper. Font size and style do not matter. Please make sure your name is on each page.
Composers should submit a shorter paper of approximately 15 pages as part of their application in addition to scores and (if possible) recordings of recent compositions.
Three letters of recommendation.
Letters should be written by professors who know your work and can attest to your academic ability. Please do not submit more than four recommendation letters.
Tuition
USD
41,544