About the course

At the core of the School of Music and Dance?s composition program is a thriving artistic community of approximately 45 undergraduate, master?s, and doctoral composers. The program?s comprehensive approach integrates compositional studies with theory, history, ethnomusicology, intermedia technology, contemporary performance practice, multimedia collaboration, and an intensive career development seminar. A diverse yet focused curriculum prepares each student for a future as a professional composer.

　　Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Demonstrate advanced competencies in composition. Studies in this area comprise as much as two-thirds or at least one-third of the total curriculum, Gain knowledge and skills in one or more fields of music outside the major such as history and literature, theory and analysis, musicology and ethnomusicology, performance, and pedagogy. Such supportive studies in music that broaden and deepen musical competence comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum, Be afforded regular opportunities to hear their works performed, Show a culminating demonstration of professional capability in the major field, the student must submit at least one original composition appropriate as a final project. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$66,152

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Eugene
Fall (September), 2025	Eugene

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Oregon

All international graduate applicants must have a credential that is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree.

　　Résumé: attach to application for graduate admission

　　Statement of Purpose: attach to application for graduate admission

　　Scholarly writing sample: attach to application for graduate admission

　　Evidence of live performance of your works: attach to application for graduate admission

　　List of compositions: attach to application for graduate admission

　　List of performances of compositions: attach to application for graduate admission

　　Master's degree applicants: TOEFL score 88 IBT (575 paper-based), or IELTS score 7.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Oregon. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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