PhD in Music - Composition in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

Featuring intimate class sizes, personalized teaching, and frequent chances to engage with celebrated composers while showcasing their own works, students will cultivate a distinctive musical perspective. This three-year PhD program requires 62-64 credit hours, encompassing one-on-one composition training, music history studies, and advanced music theory. Candidates must complete a doctoral thesis, original composition, and demonstrate foreign language skills. Composition studies at the University of Utah boast a rich heritage, influenced by groundbreaking figures like renowned Utah composer Leroy Robertson (1896-1971), pioneering Hispanic American musician Ramiro Cort's (1933-1984), and electronic music trailblazer Vladimir Ussachevsky (1911-1990). Their enduring impact fosters an environment that celebrates creative originality and nurtures each student's individual artistic expression.