Master of Music - Specialization in Composition

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Purpose:

To provide advanced training for students pursuing a career in music composition.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

In addition or supplementary to the admission requirements stated on the Moores School of Music Master of Music Programs  page, applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in music (preferably in applied composition).
2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 term hours and 3.00 for all music hours.
3. Submission of TOEFL scores (as applicable) that meet University of Houston minimum standards.
4. Full senior recital in the undergraduate degree program.
5. Beginning graduate-level composition ability as determined in a faculty examination of previous composition work, presented in score and recorded format.
6. Satisfactory results on entrance examinations in music theory and music history. (Unsatisfactory results will require remedial coursework beyond courses required for the degree.)

Degree Requirements:

• Recital Requirement:  Students are required to present one full solo recital of their own compositions.
• Comprehensive Examination Requirement:  Students must pass a comprehensive examination in the last term of study.