Program Recognition
•Faculty integrate faith and learning
•Small class sizes with close faculty relationships
•Part of the Division of Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts
Training
•Bachelor of Music in Music Composition — individualized instruction with private composition lessons and the chance to debut original works with large and small ensembles
•Coursework in counterpoint, orchestration, style analysis, contemporary analysis, and an introduction to synthesis (electronic music)
•Emphasis on writing for varied configurations and styles with one-on-one faculty study
•Cognate-track coursework lets composers connect music study with media, creative writing, or literary work
Professional Development
•Recent graduates attend graduate school in music composition and seminary
•Strong preparation for graduate programs in composition and other music fields
