M.A. in Music with an emphasis in Music composition

The Master’s program in Music Composition at Marshall University offers advanced training on in composition and music production. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter the profession as performers and educators, to teach at the collegiate level, or to enter a doctoral-level composition program.

Course Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses
MUS 532	Electronic Music Composition	2
MUS 622	Styles and Analysis	3
MUS 621	Music Research Methods	3
MUS 640A	Music Theory	3
MUS 641	Advanced Counterpoint	3
MUS 655	Music ca 1900 to the Present	3
MUSA 680	Original Composition	2
MUSA 680	Original Composition	2
MUSA 680	Original Composition	2
MUSA 680	Original Composition	2
MUSA 676	Graduate Recital	1
Electives
Select 4 credits from the following:		4
MUS 646	Advanced Choral Arranging
MUS 647	Advanced Band Arranging
MUS 648	Advanced Orchestration
MUS 649	Advanced Jazz Arranging & Comp
Select 2 credits from any MUSA, MUSE, or MUS courses.		2
Total Credit Hours		32

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Students must follow departmental policies in preparing and presenting the graduate performance recital.