St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music - Composition in St. Louis United States | Webster University
Webster University
|
St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Webster's composition program centers on modern concert music while also promoting exploration of diverse musical genres and technologies, including jazz, electronic music, and computer/MIDI applications. Composition majors receive personalized guidance from faculty composers. Performance opportunities for student works include the Webster University New Music Ensemble and Wet Ink initiative. MM graduates gain skills for careers in private teaching or public performance as soloists, ensemble players, or composers. Each student's curriculum is customized through consultation with their primary advisor. The composition MM follows National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accreditation standards, with Webster being an NASM member institution. Those seeking broader studies can opt for the Master of Arts (MA) in music.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
An official transcript that documents the awarding of a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited institution.
A satisfactory audition/interview before an appointed faculty committee. Guidelines for audition repertoire are available upon request from the specific program director (voice, piano, jazz, instrumental studies, and so forth). Please read the following section on Audition Procedures. Additional information on audition procedures and requirements may be found at the Department of Music website.
A satisfactory performance on an entrance examination in music history and theory. Remedial studies (without credit) may be prescribed for students who have deficiencies in either or both of these areas.
Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from former music teachers.
a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission.
TOEFL jBT - 80
TOEFL pBT - 550
IELTS Academic - 6.0
A satisfactory audition/interview before an appointed faculty committee. Guidelines for audition repertoire are available upon request from the specific program director (voice, piano, jazz, instrumental studies, and so forth). Please read the following section on Audition Procedures. Additional information on audition procedures and requirements may be found at the Department of Music website.
A satisfactory performance on an entrance examination in music history and theory. Remedial studies (without credit) may be prescribed for students who have deficiencies in either or both of these areas.
Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from former music teachers.
a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission.
TOEFL jBT - 80
TOEFL pBT - 550
IELTS Academic - 6.0
Tuition
USD
11,680