New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 44 courses
The Master of Music in Music Theory and Composition offers three concentrations in the following areas: This concentration involves lessons, courses, and seminars aimed toward providing composers a well-rounded education in contemporary practice as well as opportunities to hear their compositions performed. Composers choose music electives and composition courses to enhance areas of particular interests. Opportunities for performance include projects with the percussion, strings, and vocal performance programs, residencies/readings with the NYU Contemporary Ensemble and NYU Orchestra, and collaborations with visiting guest ensembles.
Major Requirements
Complete 3 credits in Music History/Literature from the courses below:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2039 | Contemporary Music | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2095 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs I | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2096 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs II | 2-3 |
| MPATC-GE 2550 | Screen Music: History, Analysis, and Aesthetics. | 2 |
| MPATC-GE 2086 | Music of East and Southeast Asia, Past and Present | 2 |
| Total Major Requirements | 3 credits | |
Major Requirements
Area of Concentration: Concert Music
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2026 | Colloquy in Music | 2 |
Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-GE 2301 | Music Business Graduate Internship | 9 |
Major Requirements
Foundations
Major Requirements
Area of Concentration: Screen Scoring
Major Requirements
Select one of the following orchestration courses by advisement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2088 | Orchestration I | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2098 | Orchestration II | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2081 | Advanced Orchestration: Screen Scoring | 3 |
| Total Major Requirements | 3 credits | |
Major Requirements
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2026 | Colloquy in Music | 2 |
Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-GE 2301 | Music Business Graduate Internship | 4 |
Major Requirements
Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2095 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs I | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2096 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs II | 3 |
Major Requirements
Area of Concentration: Songwriting
Major Requirements
Choose one production course by placement and advisement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2049 | Contemporary Scoring Techniques | 2-3 |
| MPATC-GE 2638 | Production for Producers | 3 |
| MPATC-GE 2136 | Mixing in the Digital Audio Workstation | 3 |
| Total Major Requirements | 3 credits | |
Major Requirements
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2026 | Colloquy in Music | 2 |
Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-GE 2301 | Music Business Graduate Internship | 7 |
Music Theory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2301 | Music Fundamentals | 2 |
| MPATC-GE 2232 | Graduate Review of Tonal Theory | 1 |
| MPATC-GE 2035 | Graduate Review of Aural Skills | 1 |
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