MA Composition and Creative Music Practice

Course Overview This one-year, full-time MA program is designed for creative musicians to refine their unique artistic voice and engage in innovative, cross-genre collaboration. Students develop their practice in composition, improvisation, and performance, creating both acoustic and electronic music from a wide array of global traditions and sound art practices. The course provides an inclusive and progressive environment that champions interdisciplinary exploration and supports both score-based and aural creative processes. Key Program Highlights Designed for musicians from all backgrounds, including traditional, classical, popular, experimental, and world music Fosters innovative, cross-genre and cross-arts collaboration and creativity Develops skills in composition, improvisation, and performance within a single program Supports both acoustic and electro-acoustic music creation, with or without notation Celebrates inclusive and diverse approaches to local and global music traditions