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13 Composition Master's Degree Programs in USA


Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with contemporary production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media. Students will use the latest computer-based production workflows, digital audio workstations, and virtual instrument libraries. The focus is on composition using virtual instruments, resulting in a thesis project and portfolio in the final year.


Arizona State University
Composition, MM
- Central City, USA
- Tempe, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Composition at Arizona State University is a comprehensive program designed to cultivate advanced skills in music composition, focusing on both theoretical foundations and innova...
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Music Composition, M.M.
- Greensboro, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Music (M.M.) program in Music Composition focuses on developing students' creative and technical skills in music composition, encouraging innovation and individual artistic expression. T...


University of Missouri, Kansas City
Master's in Music Composition
- Kansas City, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's program in Music Composition offers students a comprehensive education in both the technical and creative aspects of composition. It emphasizes developing individual voices through rigoro...


Brigham Young University
Composition (MM)
- Provo, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Music (MM) in Composition is designed for students passionate about creating and shaping music. It provides a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on developing technical skills, explori...


University of Cincinnati
Composition MM
- Cincinnati, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Music in Composition program is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of music writing and develop their unique voice. It offers a mix of coursework and individual...


Central Michigan University
Master's in Music Composition
- Mount Pleasant, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Music Composition program focuses on developing students' skills in creating original musical works across various genres and styles. It emphasizes both theoretical understanding and p...


Illinois State University
Master's in Music Composition
- Normal, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Music Composition program is designed to develop students' skills in creating innovative and expressive music across a variety of styles and genres. It offers comprehensive coursework ...


NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
MM in Music Theory and Composition
- New York, USA
Master degree
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
Develop your skills as a music composer in a conservatory-like setting in this master of a music program, working closely with our faculty of internationally recognized composers. Specialize in traditional composition, electronic composition, or composing for film or music theatre. You will be actively involved in the performance of your work, collaborating with composers, musicians, and other artists, at NYU and throughout New York City.


Texas Christian University College of Fine Arts
Master of Music in Composition
- Fort Worth, USA
Master degree
On-Campus
English
Rhythm and meter, melody and harmony, tones of shadow and light. TCU’s music theory and composition students explore these underlying principles of music. You’ll learn from five full-time faculty composers and theorists, as well as several other accomplished composers, in a highly selective program offering individual instruction and mentoring.


University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music
Master of Music
- Madison, USA
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison Mead Witter School of Music composition area offers multi-faceted and comprehensive degrees in composition, with the opportunity to study with leading composers in the field. With multiple seminars in composition, including those offered on film music, text setting, and ensemble writing, and intensive orchestration courses, highlighted by the end of semester orchestral readings, there are many important and useful course offerings for composers.

Vermont College of Fine Arts
MFA in Music Composition
- Montpelier, USA
Master degree
English
Our program—the first of its kind—lets you find your own creative voice, pursue your professional interests, build a body of work, and join a global community of musicians and composers.


Los Angeles College of Music
Master of Music: Emphasis in Songwriting
- Pasadena, USA
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The Master of Music in Songwriting at the Los Angeles College of Music is a graduate program designed for songwriters who want to refine their craft and develop their unique artistic voice. The program emphasizes personalized instruction and mentorship from experienced faculty members who are accomplished songwriters and industry professionals. The curriculum covers various aspects of songwriting, including lyric writing, melody, harmony, and song structure. Students also explore different styles and genres, such as pop, rock, R and B, and folk, to broaden their creative abilities. Coursework includes workshops and seminars on songwriting techniques, production, and collaboration with other musicians.
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Studying for a Master's degree in Composition in the USA provides a platform for artistic expression and professional growth. You'll engage deeply with both the theory and practice of writing, honing your unique voice while collaborating with fellow creators and mentors.
Through courses focused on advanced writing techniques, critical analysis, and editing processes, you’ll develop essential skills in crafting diverse literary forms and genres. You'll also explore topics like digital storytelling and the integration of multimedia elements into your work. As students delve into workshops and peer feedback sessions, they build confidence in presenting their ideas and receiving constructive critiques.
An emphasis on research enriches your understanding of writing's impact and evolution, setting the stage for potential careers in publishing, education, or freelance writing. The environment fosters creativity and independence, encouraging you to navigate your own artistic journey while preparing for a dynamic professional landscape in the writing industry.