{"id":1750,"date":"2021-12-16T13:52:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/?page_id=1750"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:45:26","slug":"master-composition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/graduate-studies\/master-composition\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Music in Composition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero hero--standard alignfull has-no-block-start-margin hero--no-image hero--has-social-links wp-block-butler-hero-standard\">\n\t<div class=\"hero__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"hero__headline\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tMaster of Music in Composition\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__subheadline-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hero__subheadline\">Bring your music to life<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__subheadline-description-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDevelop your distinctive voice as a composer and turn your ideas into works made to be heard. 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Through private composition study with dedicated faculty, you\u2019ll receive individualized guidance in a close-knit community that challenges and supports you as you develop your artistic voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your work won\u2019t stay on the page. Student composers have numerous opportunities to hear their original compositions read and performed by Butler students, faculty, and ensembles\u2014including large ensembles within the School of Music and the JCA Composers Orchestra. Along the way, you\u2019ll collaborate across disciplines, build professional connections, and develop the experience and portfolio to pursue opportunities in composition, film scoring, arranging, music engineering, higher education, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates have gone on to pursue doctoral study at leading music schools, release commercial recordings of their original work, and build careers as composers and arts leaders in Indianapolis and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-2\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t<button id=\"accordion-item-2-trigger\" class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow to apply\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2-trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2027<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>for Fall 2027 entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of a US bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation commenting on your musical and academic abilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from all colleges and universities where you did the following*:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earned a degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned more than 15 credits (undergraduate and graduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed any program prerequisite (regardless of number of credit hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed courses for which candidates are applying for transfer credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International applicants must provide proof of a minimum level of proficiency in the English language as well as submit additional financial documentation. See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/international\/applying-as-an-international-student\/\">International Student Application process<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-screening videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<strong>Transcripts<\/strong><br>Copies of official transcripts may be uploaded in the online application for application review only. Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to submit official, final transcripts issued directly from the institution(s) for verification prior to enrollment. More information is available in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application for admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: If you pass the pre-screening phase, you will be invited to campus to complete an interview with the Composition faculty.&nbsp;<\/strong>Virtual interviews are available by request, but in-person is preferred. You will be contacted by the School of Music regarding the results of your pre-screening. During the interview, you should have printed copies of three scores to share and discuss with the faculty. If you have questions or have not been contacted regarding the results of your pre-screening, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:JCAadmissions@butler.edu\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Complete any Graduate Assistantship position interviews\/auditions<\/strong>. Requirements differ by position. We will do our best to include any required evaluations on the same day as your interview.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-3\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t<button id=\"accordion-item-3-trigger\" class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tDegree overview\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3-trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Credit Hours:&nbsp;<\/strong>30 credit hours<br><strong>Anticipated Duration:&nbsp;<\/strong>2 years<br>Degree requires a composition recital, thesis, and final oral comprehensive exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required Courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced Composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research in Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music History Elective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Professional Topics in Music Composition<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composition Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composition Recital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Comprehensive Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Theory Electives including Intro and\/or Advanced Electronic Music if not taken as undergrad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Music Electives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/22122858\/MM-Composition-FA23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download full degree guide as a PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t<button id=\"accordion-item-4-trigger\" class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tComposition Area Graduate Assistantships\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4-trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a limited number of graduate assistantships, fellowships, and tuition waivers&nbsp;to graduate music students in the fall of every academic year. Graduate awards are reviewed and renewed annually.&nbsp;<strong>Below is a list of positions related to the MM in Composition&nbsp;degree;&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gnM01lYZ6-DHbRXS05NZTU_hU9-NvPUH7FP56yZyiXQ\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>view a full list&nbsp;of graduate assistantship<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>positions<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Note<\/strong>:&nbsp;New students applying for entry in the spring semester will not be eligible for a graduate assistantship, fellowship, or tuition waiver, but may apply for&nbsp;the following academic year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-composition-area-scholarship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composition Area Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong>Full-time, degree-seeking graduate students seeking fall-term entry. Preference given to MM in Composition applicants, but students pursuing any degree plan are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply:&nbsp;<\/strong>Select the Composition Area Scholarship when prompted on the Graduate Application. An audition and interview may be required for applicants who are not pursuing an MM in Composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Details:&nbsp;<\/strong>Includes either a half or full tuition waiver of graduate tuition for 7.5 or 15 credit hours per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duties:&nbsp;<\/strong>Perform in JCA Composer\u2019s Orchestra (New Music Ensemble) and enroll in private composition lessons for at least two semesters (the tuition waiver will cover the associated private lessons fee).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faculty Supervisors:&nbsp;<\/strong>Frank Felice, Professor of Composition and Director of New Music Ensemble; Michael Schelle, Professor of Composition, Artist-in-Residence, Coordinator of Composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-music-theory-amp-history-tutor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music Theory &amp; History Tutor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong>Full-time, degree-seeking graduate students seeking fall-term entry. Students pursuing any degree plan are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply:&nbsp;<\/strong>Select the Music Theory &amp; History Tutor position when prompted on the Graduate Application. An interview is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Details:<\/strong>&nbsp;Includes a full tuition waiver of graduate tuition of 15 credit hours per year plus a stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duties:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tutor undergraduate music students in one-on-one sessions and lead group review sessions for exams in written theory, aural skills, music history, and\/or keyboard skills classes. Other duties as assigned. 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