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Master of Music in Music- Composition

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,327/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Music in Music- Composition

Program Overview

Advance your expertise and skill in music composition and theory. You'll broaden and deepen your critical knowledge in music theory, history, research and compositional study.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Our fully accredited graduate composition program is tailored for those with undergraduate preparation and exceptional promise in writing music. Gain critical and theoretical knowledge in music composition, theory, history, research and technique. And do it all with the help of accomplished faculty with years of experience in the field.

You'll have opportunities to have your creative work presented during campus-sponsored concerts and state and regional conferences.

Located in a modern 119,000-square-foot facility, you'll enjoy state-of-the-art resources, including our 500-seat concert hall with a 61-rank Casavant organ, 100-seat recital hall, digital audio technology labs, recording facilities and music resource center.

We offer a limited number of graduate assistantships with a tuition waiver of up to 20 credit hours and a stipend of $10,300. If awarded, you may teach 100-level courses or assist directors of large ensembles. It offers great experience for students hoping to teach at the college level.

Our program prepares you for many careers in music composition, performance and education. Alumni have gone on to work for music publishing companies like Montoya Music and ADJ Publishers. Others have earned doctorates and secured tenure-track positions at places like Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas. And others have their works performed at conferences and festivals like the Midwest Clinic and Texas Music Educators Association.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,327 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Michigan University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
GRE
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship
University usually provides in second year and for that student need to appear for an exam

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.