The Bachelor of Music in composition major provides a diverse and highly individualized foundation for students aspiring to build careers in composition with opportunities to create concert music, as well as to collaborate with their fellow students in film, video and gaming. The curriculum focuses on fundamentals of creative compositional thinking and techniques that can be applied to any compositional style or application. All new works composed by student composers receive workshops and performances by either students or professionals, and all are professionally recorded. Coursework involves a year of composition classes, including an introduction to electronic music and orchestration. This is followed by private lessons in which students compose the program for their senior recital. This program of study is designed to offer students a professional degree in music with an emphasis on the highest standards of musical composition. Core coursework includes classes in music theory and musicianship, music history, keyboard skills, applied lessons, and participation in major ensembles. The Bachelor of Music program in Composition includes intensive private study in traditional and contemporary compositional techniques in preparation for varied careers involving the creation and production of original music or as preparation for further study at the graduate level.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Composer, Songwriter, Film, TV, and Game Music Composer, Music Copyist / Notator, Music Publishing Assistant, Recording Studio Assistant/Engineer, Arranger/Orchestrator, Music Editor (Post-production, Film/TV), Sound Designer (Theater, Film, Multimedia), Music Producer (Studio, Digital Platforms), Choir or Ensemble Arranger, Advertising & Commercial Jingle Composer, Community Arts Coordinator (Music Programs), Digital Content Creator (YouTube, Streaming, Podcasts), Music Critic / Writer (Composition & Performance), Music Librarian / Archivist (Composition Focus), Talent Manager / Agent Assistant (Composers/Artists), Church Music Director / Worship Composer.
