Overview

Composition majors at Azusa Pacific University also participate in musical ensembles and attend and perform their compositions in recitals, providing extensive, diverse musical experiences. Students graduate with the musical and practical preparation they need to start a musical career.

Admission to the music composition major is by audition and submission of previous compositions. Students with minimal compositional experience may be admitted at the discretion of the composition faculty, provided they show promise and strong general musicianship in other ways.

Career Options

Orchestra Performer

Band Performer

Opera Singer

Solo/Freelance Musician

Studio Musician

Pedagogue/Private Music Teacher

Musical Theater Performer

Director/Conductor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory
Conducting
Applied Composition Class
Music Technology
Form and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pacific, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 312 other Bachelors in Music Composition in United States

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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

$45 application fee
Application, Statement of Agreement with Institutional Policy, and Personal Statement
Official high school transcripts
Preadmission Tests (optional)
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
A bank statement or other official forms of documentation of financial support must accompany the financial statement and Undergraduate Affidavit of Financial Support form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Out-of-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year

Living costs

Pacific

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career Options

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

Pacific

Funding

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