Program Recognition
•Bullet: The Music Composition Minor sits within UM-Flint's Music program, a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Training
•Bullet: The 12-credit composition core is Applied Music in Composition I, II and III plus two courses from Mainstream Music Writing, Music Theory III (Orchestration), Composition for Media, and Introduction to Computer Music; Professor Brian Di Blassio, the Music program's director and coordinator, is a music-theory specialist who also directs the Jazz Ensembles.
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: The Music program wrapped up the 2026 winter semester with its April Concert Series, a run of concerts showcasing student musicians and singers; the minor also requires large-ensemble credit in Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, or University Chorale.
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: It is one of three Music-area minors listed on the Music program page, alongside the Music Minor and the Musical Theatre Minor, and is designed for investigating traditional and popular styles of composing, exploring media opportunities, and creating original music.
