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MA Music at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

A Master of Arts with a major in music offering concentrations in composition, musicology, ethnomusicology and music theory. A final comprehensive examination is required.

Faculty: College of Music  |  Department: College of Music  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Common core of 15 hours: master's thesis or research problem in lieu of thesis, Introduction to Research in Music, an analysis or ethnomusicology course and a seminar-type course, followed by concentration-specific requirements. The composition concentration is a 33-hour degree with thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Composition concentration: completed College of Music application and portfolio (scores, recordings, resume or vita, transcripts, letters of recommendation, writing sample and personal statement) by the first Monday in December. Separate application to the Toulouse Graduate School is also required; admission to the Graduate School does not imply acceptance to the composition programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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