University at Buffalo (UB)
MA in Composition
Arditti Quartet in residence at UB including works by UB graduate composers.
Course requirements
The following is the approved normal course of study for students pursuing the MA degree in Composition. In all cases, a student's particular program should be determined in consultation with his/her academic advisor. Customized tracks, involving substitutions for required and elective courses, are encouraged. These must be planned in advance with the advisor and will require the approval of the Music Department Graduate Committee.
| Course | Semesters | Credits |
MUS 627/628 Composition | 4 | 16 |
MUS 627/628 Seminar* | (2-4) | (4-8) |
| Students may choose from the following courses for a total of 2 semesters and 8 credits: | 2 | 8 |
MUS 619/620 Advanced Orchestration | ||
MUS 607/608 Contemporary Music Materials (post-1950) | ||
MUS 511/512 Electronic Music | ||
| Students may choose from the following courses for a total of 1 semester and 4 credits: | 1 | 4 |
| MUS 625 Notation I | ||
| MUS 525-528 Survey of Music History | ||
| MUS 529 Music Survey 1900-1945 | ||
| MUS 530 Music Since 1945 | ||
| Students may choose from the following courses for a total of 1 semester and 4 credits: | 1 | 4 |
| MUS 517 Studies in Music History | ||
| MUS 515 Studies in Music History | ||
| Students may choose from the following courses for a total of 1 semester and 4 credits: | 1 | 4 |
| MUS 554/555 Studies in Music Theory | ||
| MUS 621 Schenker Studies I | ||
| MUS 629 Pitch Structures I | ||
| Total | 40 |
*Recommended
Examinations
A portfolio of at least three representative works completed while in residence, accompanied by a recording if possible.
Retention standards
All degree coursework must be completed with grades of "A," B," or "S."