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Music Composition

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Training

Designed to prepare students as composers and entrepreneurs in the music industry

Develop and record a portfolio of compositions for solo, chamber, and large-ensemble settings

Advanced study in music theory, literature, musicology, and private composition lessons

Culminates in a final recital of original works

Graduates pursue graduate studies in music theory or composition

Facilities

Music technology lab with 24 iMac stations and recording and studio-engineering equipment

Keyboard lab, extensive music library, and numerous practice rooms

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

12.3K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,066

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$13,656

Before aid

Average net price

$11,040

After aid

Tuition And Aid · eku.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 12:39 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Training

Designed to prepare students as composers and entrepreneurs in the music industry

Develop and record a portfolio of compositions for solo, chamber, and large-ensemble settings

Advanced study in music theory, literature, musicology, and private composition lessons

Culminates in a final recital of original works

Graduates pursue graduate studies in music theory or composition

Facilities

Music technology lab with 24 iMac stations and recording and studio-engineering equipment

Keyboard lab, extensive music library, and numerous practice rooms

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Training

Designed to prepare students as composers and entrepreneurs in the music industry

Develop and record a portfolio of compositions for solo, chamber, and large-ensemble settings

Advanced study in music theory, literature, musicology, and private composition lessons

Culminates in a final recital of original works

Graduates pursue graduate studies in music theory or composition

Facilities

Music technology lab with 24 iMac stations and recording and studio-engineering equipment

Keyboard lab, extensive music library, and numerous practice rooms

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Fall AdmissionAug 1, 2027

Admission Residency · catalogs.eku.edu

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Deadline

Fall Application Deadline (Scholarship Consideration)Mar 1, 2027

Fall Regular DecisionJun 30, 2027

Bachelor Of Music · eku.edu

Audition Requirements

Portfolio

Submit a portfolio of original compositions for solo, chamber, and large-ensemble settings

Include a score for each work wherever possible, with accompanying recordings (live preferred, MIDI acceptable)

Audition Information · eku.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

University application is free — no application fee

A separate School of Music application is required

Submit the School of Music application by March 1 for scholarship consideration

Enrollment

Fall and Spring enrollment available

120 credit hours required for the Music Composition concentration

Placement

Admitted students complete a Theory Placement Interview during their campus visit — for course placement only, not admission

Transfer Pathway

Music Composition students may transfer up to 90 credits from accredited institutions after EKU reviews them for appropriate articulation. At least 30 credits in the degree must be completed at EKU.

Bachelor Of Music · eku.edu

What's The Process

Admission Process

Apply to EKU and select Bachelor of Music as your major

Complete the separate School of Music application

Submit your composition portfolio for review by the composition faculty — the portfolio is the primary admission criterion

Composition majors also audition on their primary instrument or voice using that area's repertoire requirements

Interview with the composition faculty to discuss your creative goals and background

Schedule the audition and portfolio interview on one of the announced audition days; additional dates may be arranged by emailing music@eku.edu

Audition Day

Q&A session with faculty and current students

Tour of the Foster Music Building

Observation of large-ensemble rehearsals

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

Mark scholarship interest on the School of Music application

Apply and audition by March 1 for scholarship consideration

First round of scholarship results released March 15

Final round of scholarship results released by June 1

Awards may be received any time between those dates

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

12.3K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,066

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$13,656

Before aid

Average net price

$11,040

After aid

Tuition And Aid · eku.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Training

Designed to prepare students as composers and entrepreneurs in the music industry

Develop and record a portfolio of compositions for solo, chamber, and large-ensemble settings

Advanced study in music theory, literature, musicology, and private composition lessons

Culminates in a final recital of original works

Graduates pursue graduate studies in music theory or composition

Facilities

Music technology lab with 24 iMac stations and recording and studio-engineering equipment

Keyboard lab, extensive music library, and numerous practice rooms

Updated Aug 6, 12:39 AM

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