WHAT IS THE MUSIC COMPOSITION DEGREE PROGRAM?
This degree is constructed to develop majors into composers of vision, depth, and experience. Writing music is a highly subjective field, and requires a knowledge of all facets of music making in order to be a successful composer. WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE MUSIC COMPOSITION DEGREE PROGRAM? Composition majors are guided to learn from music history, acquaint themselves with the present, and form a concept for their future works. They are encouraged to develop creative, critical, esthetic, and intellectual musical skills. Graduates from this program should plan on continuing their musical growth in a reputable graduate degree program. Listed below are the required courses for a major in composition.
