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Bachelor of Music Theory Composition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

East Carolina University

Program Overview

When studying theory/composition at the School of Music, you ll become immersed in the world of music. You ll have individual access to your studio professor, and you ll also have a variety of opportunities to experiment with your work as you grow as a musician. Each semester, students showcase new works in a recital entitled Premiere Performances and each year decorated guest composers, along with stellar artists championing the music of our time, come together during the NewMusic@ECU Festival. During that time, it s likely that the same composers and musicians working on the cutting edge of the genre will read your works and coach you along your journey.

Program Key Stats

$23420 (Annual cost)



70 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
37
80

1050
6
71

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, Official SAT and/or ACT scores, English proficiency tests

Career Options

  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music Directors
  • Music Composers
  • Music Arrangers and Orchestrators
  • Education and Training
  • Communications
  • Entertainment
  • and Information
  • Music Theory and Composition

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