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BMus Music Composition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Georgia

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music with a major in Composition requires three years of applied study on a major instrument and three years of intensive study in composition. This is supplemented by a strong foundation in theory, music literature, and applied study on a secondary instrument. Students interview with the composition faculty at the end of their first year in order to be admitted to and remain in the composition program; full acceptance to the program requires a jury before the composition faculty in which second year composition class works are presented. Recitals on the student s major instrument are required, culminating with a composition recital that presents a multi-movement or large-form composition for an ensemble.

Program Key Stats

$32549 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

International Application for Undergraduate Admission, High School Transcripts (secondary school), College Transcripts from each institution attended during high school, Test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam, or a 550 paper based score, or an 80 on the internet based, A band score of 6.5 in IELTS, Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter.

Career Options

  • Arranging
  • Composing
  • Education
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Performance
  • Recording

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