Accreditation
•Bullet: NASM accredited since 1986 (National Association of Schools of Music)
Training
•Bullet: Bachelor of Music in Composition is a professional degree for in-depth study toward graduate work, private teaching, composing, and arranging
•Bullet: Personal attention from faculty who are skilled teachers, seasoned performers, and acclaimed composers
•Bullet: Multiple opportunities to have your work performed live by student musicians, including a full Senior Recital
•Bullet: Coursework in orchestration, choral arranging, analytic techniques, and audio production
•Bullet: Opportunities to collaborate with UNW student filmmakers
Performance Opportunities
•Bullet: Large and small ensembles including Northwestern Choir, Symphonic Band, UNW Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and chamber ensembles
•Bullet: Solo performance opportunities on campus and on local and international tours
•Bullet: Annual Concerto-Aria Competition
•Bullet: Proximity to world-class ensembles in Minneapolis and St. Paul
