About the course

The Master of Music option in Composition offers a full range of opportunities to study the art of music composition at the graduate level. The option is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in contemporary music styles and techniques, as well as composers interested in pursuing a teaching career in higher education. Over the past six decades, the music composition program at CSUN has achieved a solid reputation locally and at the national level. Our faculty composers have been featured in prestigious music festivals throughout the world and our alumni have developed successful careers in the academia or the music business. Every semester, the composition students at CSU Northridge have multiple opportunities to perform and record their music on campus, collaborate with professional ensembles and guest artists, and engage in research on contemporary music styles and techniques. The Music Department at Cal State Northridge offers a full range of opportunities to study the art of music composition at the graduate level. The Master of Music degree in composition is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in contemporary music styles and techniques, as well as composers interested in pursuing a teaching career in higher education. Scholarships ranging from 500 to 2000 per year are awarded at the end of the spring semester for many incoming and continuing students. Additionally, part-time employment opportunities involving supervising the computer lab or teaching basic music courses are available for highly qualified applicants. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Northridge
Fall (August), 2024	Northridge
Spring (January), 2025	Northridge
Fall (August), 2025	Northridge
Spring (January), 2026	Northridge

　　

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