Music, M.A.

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112 Old Cabell Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400176
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4176
(434) 924-3052 Fax: (434) 924-6033
www.music.virginia.edu

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts

Concentration in Composition and Computer Technology

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graded coursework, including four semesters of private composition instruction.

Students are expected to create two substantive works to be performed and evaluated by the faculty, one by the conclusion of the second semester and another by the conclusion of the fourth semester.

Students are expected to submit an article-length paper demonstrating analytical and critical abilities by midterm of the fourth semester.

Concentration in Critical and Comparative Studies

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graded coursework, including MUSI 7511 (Introduction to Music Research) during the first semester and up to nine credits outside the department.

Courses

Please follow this link to a listing of graduate course offerings for this program: Graduate Courses Arts & Sciences . Some programs limit the number of credits offered outside the department or school that a student may allocate toward degree requirements. All course enrollment is subject to approval each term by the Director of Graduate Studies.