MA Music: Composition

The MA in Music Composition course offered by the University of York is a highly specialized and comprehensive program. Designed for advanced composers, this one-year full-time program encourages students to develop their composition skills to a professional level. The course also offers the chance to work closely with renowned composers and performers.Course Content: The MA in Music Composition program takes a global outlook, covering the Western classical tradition, contemporary music, electronic music, and world musics. It includes a significant amount of one-to-one teaching and seminars that cover the theory and practice of composition. Students have numerous opportunities to hear their works performed and discussed by professional musicians and fellow students.Key Modules: Some major modules include Composition, Electroacoustic Composition, Composing and Arranging with Sibelius, and Composing with Max/MSP. These modules are complemented by others that provide a broader context to composition such as Music Analysis, Techniques and Motivics, and Stylistic Techniques. This program features a final major project where students compose and present their original work.Accreditations: This course is awarded by the University of York, which is a highly recognised institution in the UK.Future Careers: This MA composition program prepares students for further study in composition at the PhD level. It is also ideal for those planning to work as freelance composers or within the music industry. Graduates may also find positions in related fields such as journalism, broadcasting, and publishing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.