Master of Music in Composition
Master of Music in Composition
The University of Delaware features a vibrant, innovative and multifaceted composition studio, led by Rome Prize winning–faculty. The program regularly hosts cutting-edge guest new music ensembles for residencies and distinguished guest speakers in its weekly composition seminar. Students have consistent opportunities to have their works performed by large ensembles at the School of Music, including the symphony orchestra, concert band, percussion ensemble, multiplechoirs, chamber music collective and our elite-level graduate string quartet fellows.
The brand-new Electronic Composition Studio houses state-of-the-art speakers, high-end microphones, analog synthesizers and multimedia gear available for coursework and individual projects.
Coursework includes opportunities to collaborate deeply with interdisciplinary units across the university, creating important and socially conscious work for local and global communities.
Recent guest speakers have included Sam Pluta (Guggenheim Fellow), Paul Novak (California Symphony), AustinWulliman (JACK quartet), Elisa Gonzalez (American Academy of Arts and Letters Prize-winning poet) and Kari Watson (Darmstadt Kranichstein Prize), with additional guest speakers announced every semester.
Competitive tuition funding and research/teaching stipends are available.
Courses
Students are required to complete 32 credit hours (maintaining a cumulative grade point average of B or better) to be granted the degree Master of Music: Composition.
Students take courses including:
- Composition Seminar (four semesters)
- Advanced Private Study in Composition (four semesters)
- Electronic Music I and/or II
- Studies in Music History
- Materials and Methods of Research
- Advanced Analysis and Interpretation (Music Theory)
- Choral or Instrumental Conducting
- Advanced Principles of Music Industry Practice
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching assistantships for students pursuing the M.M. in Music Composition complement and enhance their graduate studies at UD. These assistantships typically involve administrative work for the Composition Studio, as well as teaching-related assignments. Appointments depend on course offerings and needs but have included both composition and music theory courses.
Music Composition Faculty
Assistant Professor of Music Composition
