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Bachelors of Music in Composition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Missouri

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with an emphasis in Composition focuses on music theory, methodology, composition of music, and music history. It is designed for the student who intends to pursue a career as a composer, performer, or college teacher, as well as the student who plans to enter graduate school to pursue further study in one of these areas. Admission to the composition emphasis area requires an application, examination, and/or samples of work. Incoming freshmen accepted to the University of Missouri may be admitted to the BM composition major after a review of sample compositions and an interview with the composition faculty (normally on one of the Mizzou Music Days).

Program Key Stats

$27968 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Academic Transcripts, Test scores: ACT, SAT, TOEFL ibT of 79, IELTS of 6.5, GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale, Proof of Financial Support, Scanned Copy of Passport

Career Options

  • Musicians and Singers
  • Music Directors
  • Music Composers and Arrangers
  • Art
  • Drama
  • and Music Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers

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