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Nov 24, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Composition, B.M.
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The Bachelor of Music in Composition is designed to develop fundamental craft and technical skills, to encourage independent stylistic development and artistic excellence, and to give students the real-world experiences and practical professional skills needed for the many different careers open to today’s composer.
Each year, students are expected to organize at least one performance of an original work (such as a film score, incidental music, a dance collaboration, or an electronic music installation) completed in their studies. This performance may be in a studio recital or other appropriate venue.
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Requirements for the Major (81 Credit Hours)
University-wide Requirements (Varies)
Musicianship and Introductory Music Theory (12 Credit Hours)
Core Composition/Theory Courses (18 Credit Hours)
Composition Lessons, Seminar (14 Credit Hours)
Musicology (9 Credit Hours)
Class Piano (4 Credit Hours)
Private Instrumental or Vocal Studies (4 Credit Hours)
Private Studies 3200 or 3100 (two to four terms, as needed)
Senior Recital (2 Credit Hours)
Conducting (2 Credit Hours)
Large Ensemble (2 Credit Hours)
Choose from the following:
Additional Ensemble (PERE) (6 Credit Hours)
Music/AMAE Electives (7 Credit Hours)
Community Experience (1 Credit Hour)
Free Electives
Hours vary as needed to meet University residency and degree requirements.
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