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Take your music composition skills to the next level. Our master's degree is designed to advance your creative skills and prepare you for doctoral study. The composition program emphasizes mastery of large-scale works for media including orchestra, choir, band and/or chamber music ensembles. 

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Master of Arts in Music Composition – M.A.

Kent State University's School of Music offers a student-centered approach to academic courses in composition. 

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WHO NEEDS TO AUDITION?

Students pursuing Master of Arts (M.A.) programs only need to audition if interested in applied lessons. Only those interested in pursuing a Master of Music (M.M.) in Performance or Conducting need to audition for admission to their program of choice. 

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