Master of Music - Music Theory and Composition

This concentration is designed for the person possessing creative talent in acquiring and utilizing the techniques and craft of musical composition through theory, literature and analysis. We foster development in instrumental, vocal, and electro-acoustic composition, with an emphasis on contemporary and experimental techniques. Interested students should preferably have experience in computer notation, midi applications, theory, literature, and analysis pedagogic areas.Applicant must submit a portfolio of original compositions which could include CDDVDcomputer software filesmidi programs in addition to at least one excerpt and one complete composition in conventional notation or analytical research paper(s) or presentations submitted or presented in a regional or national theory society organization, computer assisted analysis or presentation in such areas as Schenkerian analysis or Spectromorphology in acoustic, electronic or acoustic theory.While prospective students are not required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores, they are strongly advised to take these tests before or early in their graduate work if they wish to be considered for a UWM Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship or if they plan to continue their graduate work after completing a master’s degree at UWM.

Applicant should preferably have experience in computer notation, MIDI applications, theory, literature, and analysis. Applicant must submit a portfolio of original compositions, which could include CD / DVD / computer software files / MIDI programs and must include at least one excerpt and one complete composition in conventional notation. A one-page resume of the applicant\u2019s performance experience and extracurricular activities. A one-page statement addressing the applicant\u2019s reasons for wishing to pursue a degree program at UWM, the applicant\u2019s career goals, and what he or she intends to do with a UWM degree. Three letters of recommendation. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 \u2013 120, IELTS - 6.5 \u2013 9.0.