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.

MCMP 411GRADUATE COMPOSITION I4
MCMP 412GRADUATE COMPOSITION II4
MCMP 413GRADUATE COMPOSITION III4
MCMP 414GRADUATE COMPOSITION IV2
MCMP 415GRADUATE COMPOSITION JURY1
MCMP 416GRADUATE COMPOSITION RECITAL1
MCMP 490THESIS2
MCMP 400COMPOSITION SEMINAR (four semesters)0
MAS 401STYLE AND LITERATURE3
Music Academic Studies (MAS) Elective3
MTA 402ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION3
MTA 406ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC3
MTA 425INTRODUCTORY ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC3
MTA 426ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC II3
PIA 401PIANO (MINOR) (or other instrument with permission)2
SECOND EMPHASIS JURY
PIA 402PIANO (MINOR) (or other instrument with permission)2
SECOND EMPHASIS JURY
PERF 499GRAD COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW1
Total Credit Hours41

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
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MCMP 4114MCMP 4124
MCMP 4000MCMP 4000
MAS 4013MTA 4253
MTA 4253MTA 4063
 10 10
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MCMP 4134MCMP 4142
MCMP 4000MCMP 4151
MCMP 4902MCMP 4161
MAS Elective3MCMP 4000
PIA 4012MTA 4023
PERF 4970PIA 4022
 PERF 4970
 PERF 4991
 11 10
Total Credit Hours 41