Music Composition
- Bachelor of Music
- Major
Stetson University's BM in Composition is 32 units built around private composition lessons, advanced counterpoint, orchestration, and music technology. You will compose, analyze, and perform new music throughout all four years. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers a six-to-one student-faculty ratio, award-winning ensembles and exceptionally talented faculty.
Why Music Composition at Stetson University?
You encounter a vast range of contemporary music every semester, encouraging you to analyze it, respond to it, and create from it. You will be treated as a composer from year one. The program culminates in a 25-minute senior recital of your original compositions performed in concert. An audition is required for admission.
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Career Outcomes
The music composition program prepares you for a professional career as a composer. Some options include continuing your education with graduate work in composition, film and game scoring, orchestration and arranging. Our graduates have pursued advanced degrees at prestigious institutions such as the Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, Yale University, Peabody Conservatory, New York University and many others
Meet the Faculty
Our distinguished and diverse faculty are deeply committed to your success and will serve as teachers, mentors and collaborators. This program does not have just one or two faculty members teaching courses. Rather, all of the School of Music faculty serve as mentors. Your faculty advisor and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs have the expertise to help you structure your degree, and your studio teacher will help develop your passion and potential in music.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.
HATTER READYFrequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 32 units (128 credit hours), including major requirements and university graduation requirements. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Yes. All music degree programs require an audition.
A 25-minute public senior recital of your original compositions performed in concert.
Students use Sibelius and Logic Pro throughout the program.
Stetson offers merit scholarships, need-based grants, federal and state aid, work-study, and program-specific awards. More than 98% of Stetson students receive some form of financial aid.
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