BM Composition

As a composer, you have the drive to create music that will explore new horizons—for you and your listeners. Whether you craft film scores, choral arrangements, or the melodies for new hymns, the art of composition reflects God’s creative character and sense of order to musicians and audiences alike.

BJU’s composition program encourages an expansive, biblically infused view of musical creativity through composition. This program creates an environment where burgeoning composers can hone their craft and apply it in real-life ministry.

BJU’s composition program prepares you for a career in studio production and writing, arranging, or publishing music. In addition to intensive music theory courses and playing in ensemble groups, you’ll take courses on conducting, choral composition, and orchestration to learn how composition works on paper and in practice.

Along with your individual composition study with faculty, you’ll also choose a standard orchestral instrument, keyboard or voice for both your primary and secondary proficiencies.

BJU offers students a variety of ways to network with employers and organizations. A multitude of job opportunities are posted each year on Career Central, our online job board. In addition, more than 60 businesses and 150 Christian schools, mission boards, and other Christian organizations come on campus to recruit students through on-campus interviews and job/ministry fairs.