Composition prospective students

Below are the degrees available for composition students. Visit the undergraduate and graduate degree pages for more detailed information.

Undergraduate degrees

Undergraduate composition majors begin their studies immediately with individual private lessons and weekly attendance at composition seminars. The program aims to build a solid technical and musical foundation while faculty guide each student in exploring his or her unique creative voice. Composition majors also take courses in music history and literature, analysis, counterpoint and orchestration, as well as participate in ensemble performance. Our students also enroll in a broad range ofÌýmusic technologyÌýcourses, including courses in film scoring and multi-media performance.

  • Bachelor of Music in composition

Graduate degrees

MM and DMA graduate degrees in compos