Music Composition, MM
Residency Requirement
A student must earn at least 21 credit hours at Roosevelt University.
Thesis Requirement
For the thesis project, the candidate for the Master of Music in composition must compose a work of significant proportions, such as a work of 10-12 minutes for orchestra or wind ensemble; a 15-20 minute work for large chamber ensemble (10-15 performers); or a 15-20 minute electroacoustic work. Two copies of the full score (or recordings and programming if appropriate) and one set of parts must be submitted to the student's committee by April 1 for spring graduation or November 15 for fall graduation. All candidates must present a recital of original music, including program notes, of at least 30 minutes duration (at least two works). All music on the recital is to be written during the student's residency at CCPA. The thesis composition may be programmed on the recital. The program for the recital must be approved by the primary composition teacher no later than six weeks in advance of the recital date. During the final semester in residence, students will give a presentation on their composition portfolio and compositional techniques and influences in the Composition Seminar.
Minimum Grade Requirement
The minimum passing grade in the major sequence (MCMP 411 GRADUATE COMPOSITION I through MCMP 414 GRADUATE COMPOSITION IV, MCMP 415, MCMP 416, and MCMP 490), is B-.
A student must earn at least a 3.0 GPA in all major area coursework.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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MCMP 411 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION I | 4 |
MCMP 412 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION II | 4 |
MCMP 413 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION III | 4 |
MCMP 414 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION IV | 2 |
MCMP 415 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION JURY | 1 |
MCMP 416 | GRADUATE COMPOSITION RECITAL | 1 |
MCMP 490 | THESIS | 2 |
MCMP 400 | COMPOSITION SEMINAR (four semesters) | 0 |
MAS 401 | STYLE AND LITERATURE | 3 |
Music Academic Studies (MAS) Elective | 3 | |
MTA 402 | ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION | 3 |
MTA 406 | ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC | 3 |
MTA 425 | INTRODUCTORY ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC | 3 |
MTA 426 | ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC II | 3 |
PIA 401 | PIANO (MINOR) (or other instrument with permission) | 2 |
SECOND EMPHASIS JURY | ||
PIA 402 | PIANO (MINOR) (or other instrument with permission) | 2 |
SECOND EMPHASIS JURY | ||
PERF 499 | GRAD COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 41 |
Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).
Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.
Year 1 | |||
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Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
MCMP 411 | 4 | MCMP 412 | 4 |
MCMP 400 | 0 | MCMP 400 | 0 |
MAS 401 | 3 | MTA 425 | 3 |
MTA 425 | 3 | MTA 406 | 3 |
10 | 10 | ||
Year 2 | |||
Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
MCMP 413 | 4 | MCMP 414 | 2 |
MCMP 400 | 0 | MCMP 415 | 1 |
MCMP 490 | 2 | MCMP 416 | 1 |
MAS Elective | 3 | MCMP 400 | 0 |
PIA 401 | 2 | MTA 402 | 3 |
PERF 497 | 0 | PIA 402 | 2 |
PERF 497 | 0 | ||
PERF 499 | 1 | ||
11 | 10 | ||
Total Credit Hours 41 |