30 Composition Master's Degree Programs

The course Dance Composition (M.A.) is offered in three branches: Choreography, Interpretation, and Movement Notation / Movement Analysis. The studies include the following main study areas: majors, theory, and observation / practical experience.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

The Critical and Experimental Composition MMus at the University of Leeds offers a unique opportunity to enhance your compositional creativity and technical skills under the guidance of experienced fa...

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.

The major in Composition has students research creative music theory and techniques through practical tutorials and write unique and fresh works, based on basic music subjects which are composed of music analysis, counterpoint, orchestration, and contemporary music. Although, through practice with computer music, its access to information music for the 21st century is active. From different angles, it approaches creative activities, which are fundamental in all music acts, to produce new composers who will shoulder the future of Korean musical circles. Focusing on church music, also helps them increase the ability to express God's inspiring message of truth.

In the field of composition research at the graduate school, we will strive to develop knowledge and abilities that can fully demonstrate individuality and creativity in the world music scene. It is also a place to deepen research on a comprehensive art genre with faculty members, focusing on the utilization of multimedia and enabling various collaborations. The environment that supports vibrant efforts in research and creative practice is becoming more fulfilling, and today, composers who are attracting attention both inside and outside the country are leaving every year.

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.

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.

The Master’s Programme in Music aims to educate musicians possessing a high level of artistic and professional ability. We offer specialisations in Composition, Composition – Scoring for Film and Media, Guitar, Harpsichord, Jazz Improvisation, Music Drama – Répétiteur, Piano, Recorder, Symphony Orchestra Instruments, and Vocal Studies or Vocal and Drama Studies. On completion of the programme, the student must have well-developed knowledge and skills in order to work in a professional capacity in various forms – either as a soloist, a member of an established ensemble or in freely formed groups.

CoPeCo is a Master's Programme in contemporary music that is given in collaboration between four European higher music institutions. The programme offers you an open platform for experimental artistic practice within a European setting. The purpose of CoPeCo is to educate experienced musicians and composers in contemporary music in new technology, improvisation and cross-border collaboration.

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.