Overview

At Music Composition from Roosevelt University students will cultivate the ability to use all the building blocks of music to create a diverse portfolio of original works, gain necessary professional skills and explore a variety of musical styles as they develop their unique voices.

Key facts

Each year, they bring in several distinguished and emerging composers to teach composition lessons and/or give presentations on their music.

Former students have also received recognition in the field, including awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship, Aaron Copland Award and Rockefeller Foundation Artist Fellowship.

Former students have also had their works performed by violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the American Composers Orchestra and the Louisville, Austin and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras.

Career Opportunities in Music Composition

After graduation, several composition students have gone on to master’s and doctoral degrees in notable universities around the country.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Composition Seminar

Instrumentation and Orchestration

Electroacoustic Music

History of Music

Applied Composition Lessons

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

All portfolio materials are due by the time of your interview and must be submitted through Acceptd. Mailed submissions will not be accepted.

Graduates should submit scores and, when possible, recordings for at least three (3) substantial original works, preferably composed for different performance media (for instance, a chamber ensemble work, choral piece or orchestra score).

Up to two compositions may be electronic works. Neatness and legibility of scores will be considered. Scores and recordings MUST be uploaded to Acceptd. Recordings of performances are greatly preferred, although MIDI representations are acceptable.

Graduates are also required to submit two letters of recommendation by persons familiar with your work, a résumé including a complete list of compositions (include title, duration, and instrumentation for each work) and a statement of your professional goals.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year
Out-of-State

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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