BM Music Theory and Composition at New York University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition combines a liberal arts education with coursework in music theory and composition to prepare students for careers in the music industry. Students organise and perform their own works in concerts and readings by NYU performance groups, attend a weekly Composers Forum and prepare two student showcases per semester. Concentrations are Concert Music, Contemporary Songwriting and Production, and Screen Scoring.

Faculty: NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Department: Music and Performing Arts Professions | Duration: 128 credits (eight-semester sample plans) | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Study spans liberal arts requirements, music history, theory and aural skills, keyboard skills, composition private lessons, orchestration, music technology and business, and a composition capstone. Concentration examples include Orchestration and counterpoint (Concert Music), Introduction to Songwriting and Production for Songwriters (Contemporary Songwriting and Production), and Screen Scoring Foundations and Composing for Film and Multimedia (Screen Scoring).

Career pathways

Careers in the music industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to each concentration: Concert Music Contemporary Production and Songwriting Screen Scoring

Duration: 128 credits (eight-semester sample plans)

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