Overview

But that's only the beginning. A well-known-and-respected resident faculty and world-class guest composers add to the lure. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that many members of our faculty are nationally and internationally known composers and arrangers. Google Dina Lentsner, Mark Lochstampfor, Rocky J. Reuter, Russ Nagy, Kit "Red" Nienkirchen, Stan Smith or Tony Zilincik. See what we mean?

Add to that the ability to study both traditional and jazz/contemporary techniques within the context of one program, and you have the perfect orchestration for student success.

Balanced and Diverse

At Capital, we seek out diversity in all we do. Music is no exception. In the Composition program of Capital University, we value all styles of music, from classical and contemporary to popular, jazz, rock and electronic. You'll be encouraged to become fluent in them all to strengthen your own creativity.

Extensive training begins on day one of your first year and includes everything from theory and history to orchestration, arranging, audio production and more. And, you will have complete access to the Conservatory's state-of-the-art recording and MIDI-based electronic music studios.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

One-Hour Performance Lesson

20th Century Music Literature: Selected Topics

American Pop Music/Jazz Theory

Jazz Composition

Service Playing and Improvisation

Audio for Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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ongoing admission for national

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your online application, or complete the Common Application.

Official external examination results

Official high school transcripts (Please submit original or certified copies of the records in the original language and of English translations of the records. Photocopies or facsimiles will not be accepted.)

Official post-secondary education record. If you are transferring to Capital University from a university in the United States, you will need to submit your official college record/transcript in a sealed envelope.

For international students currently on an I-20 from another U.S school, you will need to provide a copy of the front and back of an I-20 form, visa page, and other immigration documents (form I-20 or DS-2019, etc).

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report.

For F-1 visa students, proof of funds to study in the form of current bank statements or an Affidavit of Support (PDF).

Photocopy of your passport identification page.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year
Out-of-State

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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