CompositionMaster of Music

Students perform in the conservatory while watching the conductor.

Create a masterpiece

Graduate composition students are assured of a highly personalized education, including an independent study course focused on a subject to be determined between yourself and Dr. McKinley. This builds upon the conservatory’s unique course delivery, private instruction and challenging music courses, where composers are encouraged to explore and pursue the world of music in all its aspects, regardless of musical “style.”

Graduate composers additionally may participate in the conservatory’s annual New Music Festival, which provides an opportunity to have original compositions performed publicly. Additionally, many composition students have the opportunity to work with respected and accomplished guest composers.


All students accepted into the Conservatory of Music attend Lynn tuition-free.

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Graduate
Master of Music

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Alfredo Cabrera
If I need feedback on a piece of music, I play the recording on my iPad and I get my professors' comments right there.
Alfredo Cabrera '18, bachelor's in music composition

Courses

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Auditions

If you’re a musician interested in studying and performing at Lynn, you will need to complete your admission applications, then schedule your audition.

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Graduate Application deadlines

Fall Semester
Lynn University applicationDec. 1
Live audition application, including pre-screeningsDec. 1
Video audition applicationFeb. 1

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Apply to the Conservatory of Music via Acceptd. Submit two music recommendation letters as part of this application.

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Review the audition guidelines and use Acceptd to request a live audition or upload an audition video.

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