The nationally renowned College of Music offers a comprehensive array of graduate degrees in music to help you refine your music composition, conducting, research and writing skills. One of the top ...

In a study by two researchers at University College London, 10- and 11-year-olds were asked to write an “exciting” story. Some wrote while listening to exciting music—"I Spy, The Looking Glass" (a ...

Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at [email protected]. Hi Jay! I’m going to assume you are not ...

[ music ] For those engaged in the musical crafts in Iran, the very term "underground music" sparks controversy, for they realize that its provenance -- coined to express the rebellion of Western ...

When I lived in New York City, I was in the epicenter of the sync music world. Major ad agencies, TV/film studios, and a dizzying array of world-class recording studios surrounded me. And yet, I had ...

The verb "to write" refers to both literature and music. Admittedly, for music, the term "compose" is more often used, but it remains a type of writing. Especially since songs are short texts set to ...

Find and develop your own compositional voice and learn how to turn your musical ideas into dynamic performances and published works. Students hone their skills in styles they are passionate about ...

An introduction to the fundamental materials of a variety of music, including Western concert music, jazz, and popular music. Course activities center around interrelated theoretical, compositional, ...