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Nov 23, 2024
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2009-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Composition Concentration, BA or BS
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The Music Composition concentration teaches classical composition techniques, drawing on both traditional and contemporary models. In addition to the 57 nonelective credits required for the BA/BS degree (Music Core), students complete the 57 credits listed in the Composition concentration, bringing their total to 114 music credits. Note: The 9 elective credits in the Music Core may be applied to the Music Composition concentration. For admission to the Music Composition concentration, students must pass a 390 hearing in their applied area and submit five compositions of contrasting style to the composition faculty for evaluation.
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Complete a letter of intent briefly describing why you want to pursue composition, including your background in composition and your compositional goals. 2.
Complete a portfolio of five printed or handwritten music scores with audio or MIDI recordings. 3.
Complete Music Theory I, II and Aural Skills I, II with an average grade of B+. 4.
Pass the 390 hearing on your major instrument or voice. 5.
Complete an interview with the director of composition studies. |
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