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Composition

The requirements for a major in composition leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 56 credits plus 28 private instruction credits and ensemble participation plus 20 credits in non-music electives.

Required Courses

Additional Requirements

8 credits from Contextual Studies courses including 2 courses from:

At least one of the following courses:

More Additional Requirements:

  • 10 credits from music elective courses
  • 20 credits from non-music elective courses
  • 28 credits of private instruction:
    • 20 credits of private instruction in composition
    • 8 credits of private instruction or class piano as a minor instrument or voice
  • 0 credits in ensemble (eight semesters). Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
  • A senior composition recital