Program Overview

Music Composition MA

College of Arts and Sciences

Program Description

The Department of Music has—for decades—enjoyed a reputation as one of a handful of departments in North America dedicated to contemporary musical creation at the highest level. Composition at the University at Buffalo flourishes today, by providing a wide range of stimulating musical and intellectual experiences, within a program that allows students the space to develop and mature. In an atmosphere that encourages musical and technological experiment, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the development of authentic creative character, graduate composers at UB take advantage of a number of resources and opportunities.

Program Requirements

• Instruction Method: In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
• Full/Part Time Options: Full Time
• Credits Required: 36 Hours
• Time-to-Degree: 2 Years
• Application Fee: $75

Program Details

• This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).