Training
•Music Composition students develop original work through individual composition study and private lessons with composition faculty
•Students receive ensemble reading sessions and performances of their works, including large-ensemble readings with the Illinois State Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra
Performance & Productions
•The annual RED NOTE New Music Festival brings guest composers and ensembles to campus, including Ensemble Dal Niente, Fulcrum Point, and ensemble mise-en
•Student works are heard in chamber concerts, ensemble readings, and performances by School of Music ensembles
Professional Development
•Composition faculty maintain national and international commissions and performances, while alumni have pursued advanced degrees in theory and composition
