Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Music Composition PhD


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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.

Curriculum


The following is the approved normal course of study for students pursuing a PhD in Composition. In all cases, a student’s particular program should be determined in consultation with his/her academic advisor.  Customized tracks, involving substitutions for required and elective courses, are encouraged. These must be planned in advance with the advisor and will require the approval of the Music Department Graduate Committee.

Required core (32-36 credits)


Additional Requirements (10 Credits)


Dissertation (2 credits)


Foreign Language Requirement


One foreign language: French, German, or Italian. Another natural language may be substituted with approval of student’s academic advisor and the Graduate Committee.

Total Credit Hours: 72


3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Time-To-Degree


  • 5 Years

Credits Required


  • 72 Hours

Application Fee


  • $75

SED Statement


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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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