Master of Music with Emphasis in Composition

Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus

USA,Arizona

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 31,638/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1899

Total Students: 29,569 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States

Master of Music with Emphasis in Composition

Program Overview

Composition Emphasis

  • Students develop composition skills preparing them for careers as composers or for further study at the doctoral level.
  • Refine music research and writing skills, including the ability to locate, assess, and synthesize a wide range of research materials related to music; create a bibliography; and write effective expository prose on music and related topics.
  • Acquire advanced skills for analyzing traditional tonal music, including the ability to create Schenkerian graphs of musical excerpts and pieces.
  • Learn advanced methodologies for analyzing post-tonal music, including pitch-class set theory and twelve-tone theory.
  • Acquire detailed knowledge of post-World War II music.
  • Increase compositional skills, leading to the production of a large-scale musical work as well as a full-length master’s recital featuring the live performances of several original compositions
  • Acquire knowledge of music theory pedagogy, including diverse techniques and strategies for teaching musical fundamentals, tonal harmony, and ear training at the high school and college levels.

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