Overview
The unique Musical Studies - Composition from State University of New York Potsdam emphasizes compositional styles consistent with current trends in classical music that are also applicable to film, video and game scoring, and composing for the theater.
Key facts:
As a Composition Major at The Crane School of Music:
- You will have the unique opportunity to begin private composition study during your first year in the program. You will have the opportunity to gain a wide variety of perspectives by studying with a number of composition faculty members over the course of your degree. (And all private composition lessons are always taught by faculty, never graduate students.)
- You will have access to a state-of-the-art computer music studio.
- You will enjoy many opportunities to collaborate with performers and to hear your music performed live on our regularly scheduled composition recitals. There are also opportunities to present your music in off-campus venues.
- Composer/conductor Gunther Schuller works with Crane students.You will have weekly opportunities to meet with all of the composers at Crane (students and faculty together) to engage in discussions of your music and that of your colleagues, to collaborate on group compositions, and to study contemporary scores as well of those of the recent past.
- You will have the freedom to explore several elective options in arranging and orchestration, computer music, counterpoint, jazz, world music and other areas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Keyboard Skills
- Theory
- Aural Skills
- Music History II: Common Practice Period
- Conducting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
SUNY Potsdam has rolling admission, so we review applications as they are completed.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Potsdam, United States
Disciplines
Music Music Composition View 2639 other Bachelors in Music in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- After submitting your online application, arrange to have ALL official academic records sent to SUNY Potsdam. This includes official transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets from secondary school, as well as transcripts from colleges and/or universities previously attended.
- The essay should express your educational goals, objectives and explain why you would like to attend SUNY Potsdam.
- If English is not your native language, you will need to provide proof of English Proficiency.
- Submit at least one letter of recommendation written by someone who knows your academic capabilities.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
16980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16980 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
16980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16980 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
7070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7070 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Potsdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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