Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Composition in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
|
Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The composition program at Western Michigan University equips students with essential tools to thrive as innovative musicians. Our approach centers on guiding students to uncover their unique artistic identity while building technical abilities to bring their creative concepts to life. The curriculum includes instruction in both traditional acoustic instrumentation and contemporary digital media. We cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that values artistic variety, personal development, and collaborative spirit. Numerous platforms exist for composers to showcase their pieces, create works for performance readings, and gain insights from visiting artists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work.
A resume or curriculum vitae CV is required please submit within the online application system.
This program requires 3 letters of recommendation. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Please prepare and attach within the online application system a statement of 500 to 1500 words detailing your professional goals and your academic andor career experience to this point
Applicants to the graduate program in music composition must submit within the online application 34 Scores PDF format that best exemplify their past composition experience and interests
Applicants may also submit recordings if available which should be in MP3 format for audio works and MP4 format for audiovisual works recordings of MIDI instruments are acceptable These portfolio materials must be submitted separately from your online application
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required as well as a transcript from the institutions where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken completed Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken completed at WMU
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
A resume or curriculum vitae CV is required please submit within the online application system.
This program requires 3 letters of recommendation. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Please prepare and attach within the online application system a statement of 500 to 1500 words detailing your professional goals and your academic andor career experience to this point
Applicants to the graduate program in music composition must submit within the online application 34 Scores PDF format that best exemplify their past composition experience and interests
Applicants may also submit recordings if available which should be in MP3 format for audio works and MP4 format for audiovisual works recordings of MIDI instruments are acceptable These portfolio materials must be submitted separately from your online application
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required as well as a transcript from the institutions where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken completed Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken completed at WMU
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
Tuition
USD
14,570