MM Music - Music Composition

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The Master of Music in Composition prepares students to build their portfolio in preparation to pursue a Ph.D.

Entering master's students typically have an undergraduate degree in Composition and have a varied portfolio of several works for different types of ensembles or media.

Opportunities for composition students include:

  • RED NOTE New Music Festival, a week of new music events by visiting composers and ensembles from around the country.
  • Exclusive reading sessions for ISU composition students during RED NOTE from nationally prominent ensembles.
  • Annual large ensemble readings with both the Illinois State University Wind Symphony and the Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra with the opportunity for select pieces to be chosen for performance.
  • Chamber concerts of new student works each semester.
  • Private lessons with faculty and nationally recognized guest composers.
  • Frequent performances by students, faculty, and guest artists. Recent guest performers include the ONIX Ensemble, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Transient Canvas, and the NOW Ensemble.
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Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Jan 2025
Jan 2026
Duration
1 year
2 years
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs