Music: Music Composition, MMUS

for the degree of Master of Music in Music, Music Composition Concentration

Students must choose a concentration:

The School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933.

Admission

For all degree programs, consult the admission requirements stated on the School of Music’s website. Fall admission only

Requirements for admission to the Master of Music (MM) programs are a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution. Students holding other degrees may be admitted but will be expected to make up for any deficiencies in addition to fulfilling all requirements for the graduate degree.

The School of Music requires all new MM students to complete entrance examinations in music theory and musicianship. These exams take place the week before the fall term begins.

Applicants to the MM whose native language is not English must present an iBT score of 90 for the Master of Music (MM). A TOEFL iBT score of 103 or higher is required for full-status admission to the University of Illinois Graduate College and School of Music. Please see the full English proficiency requirements.

Graduate Teaching Experience

Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an essential part of the graduate experience.

Financial Aid

Fellowships, teaching, graduate, and research assistantships are awarded on a one-year basis, with continuation dependent upon success in the program. Specific information on application procedures is available from the Music Admissions Office, (217) 244-7899, or by email.

for the degree of Master of Music in Music, Music Composition Concentration

For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Graduate Handbook and the Graduate College Handbook.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
MUS 528	Res & Bibliography in Music (sections A1-A3)	2
MUS 506	Graduate Level Composition	12
Courses in Theory of Music		8
choose one from MUS 400 or MUS 408 sections B-C
choose one from MUS 408 sections D-E
additional courses may be selected from MUS 407, 505, 507 and 525
Electives selected in consultation with the student's advisor.		10
Master's Comprehensive Examination
Must present a portfolio of their works for approval by the composition faculty.
Language Requirements:
Courses taken to meet language requirements do not count toward the degree. See the departmental handbook for details.

for the degree of Master of Music in Music, Music Composition Concentration

Students in the Master of Music program, with a concentration in Music Composition, will:

Develop their musical craft and creativity at a high professional level, using critical thinking, analysis and technology to inform stylistic choices and artistic expression, and will communicate their creativity to diverse audiences through performance.
Exhibit an ability to summarize, synthesize, and discuss disciplinary content in relation to the theory of music, and to communicate their findings, using appropriate academic conventions, in written and/or oral form.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate methods for library-based musical research and scholarly writing, and a facility in handling print and technology sources.
Pursue specialized studies, to developing expertise and an ability to synthesize knowledge in areas of interest that enhance their required curriculum and/or professional goals.
Develop experience and expertise in instruction, pedagogy, and student assessment in their major area of musical study, gaining insights into class teaching and appropriate methods of evaluation.

for the degree of Master of Music in Music, Music Composition Concentration

School of Music

Director of School: Dr. Linda Moorhouse
Associate Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Reynold Tharp
Program Contact: Jenny Phillips
School of Music website
School of Music faculty
2040 Music Building, 1114 West Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3459

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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Admissions

Overview of School of Music Admissions & Requirements
musicadmissions@illinois.edu
(217) 244-7899
Graduate College Admissions