Vermont College of Fine Arts

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Vermont College of Fine Art’s MFA Program in Music Composition invites musicians to infuse their creativity with new energy and ideas, enriching their vitality as artists and redefining themselves as composers. The program carves out space in the lives of professional musicians and music teachers for inquiry and experimentation as well as research and critique, making room for both the exploration and the refinement of their craft. Students not only produce work but also hear and share the music they write with a supportive, engaged community of peers and distinguished faculty. Through the program’s low-residency, self-designed study model, students define their own paths in Contemporary Composition, Electronic Music, Jazz, Scoring for Media, or Songwriting, simultaneously engaged in their working lives and their artistic practice.

Accreditation:

Vermont College of Fine Arts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1433 Phone: 781-271-0022 E-mail: cihe@neasc.org

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants for the Program in Music Composition must have demonstrated compositional skills and a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in music, from an accredited college or university. An applicant whose undergraduate degree is in a discipline other than music must have demonstrated knowledge of music theory appropriate to his or her musical goals, technical ability appropriate to musical goals, ability to read music, and ability to perform on a musical instrument. Each student must have access to computer hardware, software, and user skills adequate to the needs of the chosen musical genre.

International Student Requirements:

Vermont College of Fine Arts welcomes applications from international students. As an international student, there are immigration regulations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) you will need to follow in order to enter the U.S. for each residency. Please see the website or contact Admissions for more information.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

19500 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

19500 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes