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BM Composition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Music in Composition is designed for students who wish to become composers and/or pursue academic careers. Students learn to compose for a range of ensembles, instruments and styles, traditional and non-traditional, and develop the practical aspects of their craft and their aesthetic awareness.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance  |  Department: Composition  |  Duration: 120 credits  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits (coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework includes private study in composition, music theory, musicology, ensemble participation and piano. Weekly seminars let students share work with the composition community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (school-level): applicants must meet minimum academic guidelines and complete pre-screening, portfolio, audition or interview requirements for the programme (no audition for the BA in Music).

Intake: Fall

Duration: 120 credits

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