School of Music - The Ohio State University

Composition Audition Information

Composition (MM)

Prerequisite for entrance is a baccalaureate degree in music with a major in music theory or the equivalent. Deficiencies may be removed by additional preparatory course work assigned by the advisor. The program described below is not rigid. It is intended to indicate both the nature of the course work and the usual elements for fulfilling the requirements for the M.M. degree. The student's actual course work will be designed to provide a well-rounded total program, including depth in the major area and breadth in supportive studies.

The advisor, with the assistance of the Advisory Committee, has the right and the responsibility to determine the content of each assigned advisee's program. At least 50% of the courses must be designated graduate study only (courses at the 6000-8000 level).

Composition (DMA)

The program for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition provides advanced studies for the composer and teacher-scholar. The program requires a minimum of 50 semester credit hours of advanced graduate study after completion of a Master’s degree in music (30 semester hours).

The program described below is not rigid. It is intended to indicate both the nature of the course work and the usual elements for fulfilling the requirements for the DMA degree. The student's actual course work will be designed to provide a well-rounded total program, including depth in the major area and breadth in supportive studies.

The advisor, with the assistance of the DMA Advisory Committee, has the right and the responsibility to determine the content of each assigned advisee's program. At least 50% of the courses must be designated graduate study only (courses at the 6000-8000 level).

                                                                                                                                                  Updated on 04/15/2019