CompositionMaster of Music
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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Master of Music
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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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In this course, students will learn basic research skills, how to compile a bibliography, and how to write a research paper. This course will be directed toward an oral presentation on a topic which is selected by the student (subject to approval by the instructor). This course is a requirement for all Master of Music students.
This course will concentrate on the development of a variety of analytical skills and will examine compositions from all historical periods. In addition to harmony and form, topics that will be discussed include: articulation and phrasing; accent, rhythm and meter; the analysis of structural pitches (Schenkerian Analysis); texture; timbre and instrumentation; and the concept of a "correct" stylistic interpretation.
A weekly gathering of all conservatory students and faculty gives students an opportunity to perform in a concert hall setting. All graduate students must enroll in Performance Forum each semester that they are enrolled in at the Conservatory of Music.
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.
View the audition guidelinesGraduate Application deadlines
Lynn University application | Dec. 1 |
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Live audition application, including pre-screenings | Dec. 1 |
Video audition application | Feb. 1 |
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Lynn University application | Dec. 1 |
Live audition application, including pre-screenings | Dec. 1 |
Video audition application | Feb. 1 |
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