Overview

At Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University students develop and hone their compositional skills by writing chamber and concert music in a variety of genres and styles. As well, the degree program incorporates a strong film-scoring component.

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Composition students have the opportunity to collectively score a feature-length film produced by SFA’s cinematography department. Further promoting their understanding of interdisciplinary creative work, students also work with designers and artists in other disciplines to create new works and become familiar with the challenges of the collaborative process.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Choral Conducting

Advanced Piano Pedagogy

Keyboard Performance Practice

Music History

Choral Materials

Instrumental Methods

Form & Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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National: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nacogdoches, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, the Office of Admissions must receive your:

Completed application for admission
Official high school transcript (must be received directly from your school)
Official standardized test scores

All international applicants must submit course-by-course credential evaluations from previous schools that are outside the U.S.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24070 USD / year

≈ 24070 USD / year
Out-of-State

24070 USD / year

≈ 24070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11506 USD / year

≈ 11506 USD / year

Living costs

Nacogdoches

United States

921 - 1707 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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