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Master of Music in Composition

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Florida State University

Program Overview

The Florida State University College of Music features one of the largest and most distinguished theory and composition faculties in the United States, including two Guggenheim Fellows and a Pulitzer Prize winner. The students gain valuable experience in teaching and research, working with faculty members who care deeply about both pursuits, and our program has been identified as one of the two most successful in the country in terms of professional placement. The College offers a range of assistantships, sponsors student travel, funds frequent visits from guest theorists and composers, and hosts a biennial Festival of New Music.

Program Key Stats

$25309 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
146
155
579
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Certified copy of all transcript(s), diploma(s), and/or degree certificate(s), A personal statement, Resume or Writing Sample, Letters of recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55, Verification of Financial resources.

Career Options

  • Arranging
  • Composing
  • Education
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Performance
  • Recording
  • Teaching
  • Music Conducting

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