Master of Music in Music Composition

The Master of Music in Music Composition at Oklahoma City University focuses on composition techniques supported by workshopping and performance. Required study includes Theory in Perspective, Analytical Techniques, Nineteenth-Century Analysis, Twentieth Century Music, Style, and Structure, and Musicological Methods, plus Applied Music through Applied Music: Major Performance Medium.

The degree plan lists 32 credit hours, with required courses totaling 17 credit hours and electives totaling 6 to 7 credit hours. Students also complete Recital and the Graduate Comprehensive Review Project, alongside a choice of literature seminar courses. Applied Music: Major Performance Medium is listed as 8 credit hours, and Vocal Performance or Guitar Performance options add additional coursework.

Modules

• MUS 5113 Theory in Perspective (fall)
• MUS 5163 Analytical Techniques (fall)
• MUS 5133 Nineteenth-Century Analysis (fall)
• MUS 5153 The Performing Teacher-Scholar (fall)
• MUS 5213 Twentieth Century Music, Style, and Structure (spring)
• MUS 5372-5472 Applied Music: Major Performance Medium
• MUS 5623 Orchestral Literature Seminar (spring)
• MUS 5723 Organ Literature Seminar (spring, odd)
• MUS 5823 Keyboard Literature Seminar (spring, odd)
• MUS 5923 Wind Literature Seminar (spring)
• MUS 5422 Vocal Literature Seminar 1: German Lieder (fall, odd)
• MUS 5532 Vocal Literature Seminar 2: French Melodies (spring, even)

• Scores: Please upload three PDF scores to your University Application on Slate.
• Recordings: Upload acoustic or MIDI recordings along with your corresponding PDF scores.
• Interview: An in-person or remote interview will be scheduled with Dr. Edward Knight.