Michigan, for me, was incredible. I worked with everyone..... There are many schools that have great teachers but few where you can work with them intensively. I was not shy about approaching them, but there was something about Michigan that made me feel that I could.
Derek Bermel, MM Composition 1993 & DMA Composition 1997
DEGREE PROGRAMS  
 
 
 
 
 

Bachelor of Music in Composition

The Bachelor of Music in Composition is designed for students who wish to become composers and/or to pursue academic careers. Students who wish to teach in elementary or secondary schools should elect a curriculum in Music Education.

Pre-College Music Preparation

An extensive background in piano or another instrument and evidence of creative capacity in composition.

Curriculum

  • Core Curriculum

  • Eight terms of private study in composition

  • Election of undergraduate composition seminar each term

  • Fifteen credits of music theory beyond the Core Curriculum including Basic Theory at the Keyboard, Analysis of 20th-Century Music, Orchestration I and II, and Species Counterpoint

  • Thirty hours of non-music electives, including the University's two semester English writing requirement

  • Electives to complete a total of 120 hours

Information on Dual Degree Programs

 

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