The Master of Music in Composition prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of composition and arranging. For more information, call (626) 815-3848.
Course Requirements
| Core Courses | 15 units | |
| GMUS 500 | Introduction to Graduate Music Program | 3 |
| GMUS 501 | Seminar in Music History I | 3 |
| GMUS 502 | Seminar in Music History II | 3 |
| GMUS 503 | Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | 3 |
| GMUS 509 | Conducting I (Choral) | 3 |
| - or - | ||
| GMUS 510 | Conducting II (Instrumental) | 3 |
| Additional Courses | 17 units | |
| GMUS 504 | Advanced Orchestration | 3 |
| GMUS 505 | Advanced Arranging | 3 |
| GMUS 520/521/522/523 | Applied Instruction I-IV | 3 |
| GMUS 544 | Music Technology Seminar | 3 |
| Electives or Piano* | 4 | |
| Composition Recital | N/C | |
| Total | 36 units | |
| *Students with adequate skills as determined by entrance exam may take electives other than piano. | ||
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
