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Bachelor of Music in Composition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Stetson University

Program Overview

Training as a composer at Stetson University includes a unique mix of classes not available at any other university in the country, with private lessons in composition during all four years of study and upper-division courses in counterpoint, orchestration and technology. With a major in music composition, you will focus on creating music in a wide array of musical forms.Stetson's Music Composition classes introduce a vast range of contemporary music almost every semester, encouraging you to analyze, create and perform new music. Your coursework for the Music Composition degree culminates with a 25-minute recital of your original compositions performed in concert.Stetson composers have the opportunity to study individually with Sydney Hodkinson, PhD, Almand Chair of Composition, and Manuel de Murga, PhD, Director of Composition. The School of Music is a collegial setting that provides opportunities for you to hear your works performed by excellent musicians, featuring reading sessions with Stetson ensembles.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

To advance to the junior level, composition-emphasis students must have a cumulative 2.5 average and make C- or better in MUSC 151, MUSC 171, MUSC 172, MUSC 271, MUSC 272, MUSC 173, MUSC 174, MUSC 273, MUSC 274, and MUSC 279 (4 semesters). Only classes taken at Stetson will be used for the average. Classes passed through exemption or AP will not be used for the average.

Career Options

  • Be a university professor/instructor of composition (and/or another field)
  • Be a pianist/music director/dance accompanist/rehearsal pianist
  • Compose music for video games
  • Work at a publishing house or recording company
  • Work in radio
  • Work in software

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