Training
•Composition BM centers individual instruction, score study, orchestration, analysis, and the development of an original artistic voice
•Core theory, aural skills, history, and conducting strengthen technique across styles and media
Creative Practice
•Access to Thornton performers and ensembles lets composers hear, revise, and present new work
Professional Development
•Los Angeles provides context for concert composition, interdisciplinary collaboration, screen media, and contemporary music
Facilities
•Thornton rehearsal and performance spaces support workshops and public readings
