Major in Music Composition (Classical)
Rob Kirkpatrick, Composition Major
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The Music Composition major builds on a strong foundation of music theory and gives extensive training in the creation of music in a wide variety of classical styles. This classical major is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate study in composition with the ultimate aim of university teaching and/or professional classical composition.
Degree Requirements:
To see a full course listing, click here (pdf).
Career Paths:
Classical Composer
Orchestrator
Professor
Graduate study in Composition
Coordinator:
Concentrations:
Vocal or Instrumental
Sample Course Offerings
Form & Analysis
Orchestration
Counterpoint
Computer Assisted Music Notation
Private Composition
Conducting
Interested in learning more about the School of Music audition process?
Audition Requirements
Audition Process
Additional Audition Information for Composition Majors