Bachelor of Music - Music - Composition

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Composition Concentration is a professional undergraduate degree program designed to prepare students to compose original music for various genres, including symphonic works, chamber music, electronic music, and media music. Coursework emphasizes comprehensive musicianship throughout the curriculum with emphasis on individualized study in music composition. 

Students receive six semesters of applied composition lessons and specialized training in arranging, orchestration, electronic music production, and music analysis. The degree culminates with a student composition recital and the completion of a senior thesis in the form of a major work for orchestra or another large ensemble.