Master of Arts [M.A] [Music Composition] From University at Buffalo

Graduate students in the department represent some of the brightest new talents in the disciplines of composition, historical musicology, music theory and performance. Mentored by an extraordinary faculty cohort, our students have the freedom to engage in instructor-led initiatives or construct their own music projects, such as, most recently, Wooden Cities, Null Point and Sotto Voce Vocal Collective. Additionally, students regularly interact with professional artists and scholars via the department's concert series, visiting lecturer series and the Center for 21st-Century Music. 

From day one, graduate students receive individualized advising regarding their course of study, and stimulating graduate seminars introduce students to a variety of topics in contemporary scholarship. Graduate students are encouraged to participate in experiential learning opportunities which enhance their skills and broaden their exposure. Further elevating our students' potential to succeed is access to an array of invaluable resources, including the Lejaren Hiller Computer Music Studios, the 670-seat Lippes Concert Hall and the UB Music Library, which holds over 220,000 items including scores, sheet music, performance parts, periodicals, journals, books, sound recordings, videos and online databases and indexes.