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BM Composition

Concert Music

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BM Composition

Concert Music

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BM Composition

Songwriting

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BFA Acting

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Emphasis in Ballet

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BFA Dance

Emphasis in Modern Dance

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BFA Design and Technical Theatre

Scene Design

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BFA Design and Technical Theatre

Lighting Design

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BFA Design and Technical Theatre

Costume Construction

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Technical Direction

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Training

•The 11-credit Concert Music concentration requires Techniques of the Contemporary Composer, Orchestration I, Conducting I and two semesters of approved secondary-instrument study.

•The broader BM composition curriculum includes direct work with faculty composers plus theory, aural skills, music history, applied study, ensembles, notation software, audio technology and digital-audio-workstation coursework.

Performance & Productions

•Student works can be performed through Webster’s Wet Ink project and other departmental opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

•Although the emphasis is contemporary concert music, the program encourages exploration of jazz, electronic, computer and MIDI applications.

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,047

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•The 11-credit Concert Music concentration requires Techniques of the Contemporary Composer, Orchestration I, Conducting I and two semesters of approved secondary-instrument study.

Performance & Productions

•Student works can be performed through Webster’s Wet Ink project and other departmental opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

•Although the emphasis is contemporary concert music, the program encourages exploration of jazz, electronic, computer and MIDI applications.

Program Highlights

Training

•The 11-credit Concert Music concentration requires Techniques of the Contemporary Composer, Orchestration I, Conducting I and two semesters of approved secondary-instrument study.

Performance & Productions

•Student works can be performed through Webster’s Wet Ink project and other departmental opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

•Although the emphasis is contemporary concert music, the program encourages exploration of jazz, electronic, computer and MIDI applications.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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PriorityFeb 1, 2027

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Auditions

Department of Music Audition

Nov 6, 2026Dec 4–5, 2026Jan 22, 2027Feb 19–20, 2027Mar 5, 2027Apr 16, 2027

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Audition Requirements

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•Prepare at least one piece that best represents your musical and technical ability

•The selection may be a solo with or without accompaniment, an étude, orchestral excerpt, or other appropriate material

Essay

•Submit a 500-750 word essay using one of the Department of Music prompts

•Email the essay to music@webster.edu no later than the Monday before the audition

Creative Sample

•Applicants may email up to three creative samples in advance of the audition date to show a fuller picture of their musicianship

•Examples include performances, compositions, arrangements, beats, DAW-based work, improvisations, lyrics, teaching experiences, or music writing samples

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to Webster before requesting a Department of Music audition

•After submitting the university application, applicants receive an email link and can also use their account to request a music audition

•Complete the audition information form at least one week before the audition

Important Notes

•Piano placement is for registration/course placement only and does not affect acceptance to the program

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Department of Music auditions include faculty review of submitted materials and a conversation with faculty

•In-person audition day includes department overview, pre-audition activities, audition performance, and faculty meeting

•Music theory, aural skills, and piano placement activities may be included on audition day

Virtual Audition

•Virtual auditions can be arranged when travel to the Webster Groves campus is not possible

•Contact music@webster.edu for the virtual audition process

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Auditions are required for consideration for a music scholarship

•Scholarship consideration is part of the Department of Music audition process

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,047

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•The 11-credit Concert Music concentration requires Techniques of the Contemporary Composer, Orchestration I, Conducting I and two semesters of approved secondary-instrument study.

Performance & Productions

•Student works can be performed through Webster’s Wet Ink project and other departmental opportunities.

Degree Flexibility

•Although the emphasis is contemporary concert music, the program encourages exploration of jazz, electronic, computer and MIDI applications.

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