Overview

Key Features

Find and develop your own compositional voice and learn how to turn your musical ideas into dynamic performances and published works by taking the Music Composition program at University of Dayton.

Starting in the first year, students have weekly one-on-one lessons with faculty, exploring composition in a variety of styles, from classical to popular music.

Students receive instruction in composition, arranging, conducting, music history and literature, music theory, music technology and more — while improving performance skills on their instrument of choice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Keyboard Competency

Choral Conducting

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

World Musics and Faith Traditions

Theory of Music

Aural Skills

Advanced Orchestration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application, the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Regardless of which application you submit, there is no application fee.
Letter of recommendation (optional).
Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue).
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Out-of-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dayton

Funding

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