Overview

The classes of the Music Composition program of Stetson University introduce a vast range of contemporary music almost every semester, encouraging you to analyze, create and perform new music. Your coursework for the Music Composition degree culminates with a 25-minute recital of your original compositions performed in concert.

Stetson composers have the opportunity to study individually with Sydney Hodkinson, PhD, Almand Chair of Composition, and Manuel de Murga, PhD, Director of Composition. The School of Music is a collegial setting that provides opportunities for you to hear your works performed by excellent musicians, featuring reading sessions with Stetson ensembles.

Key Facts

The demand for talent is always high, and students graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree, whether in composition, performance or theory, will discover career paths aligned to their specific talents and capabilities. Some students go on to more in-depth study in graduate programs, and some find their calling by bringing music to their communities and schools. The Career Insight tool is built on a national database of job openings, postings and requirements, but for many students in Stetson's School of Music, career connections are made during their course of study and through their practice and performance, and with the guidance of their faculty and colleagues. Approximately one-third of positions related to performing arts and teaching ask for a Bachelor's degree, and nearly half of all openings are for candidates with one to two years of experience — a good indication there is demand for music graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Analysis

Counterpoint

Orchestration and Arranging

Music Culture

Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeLand, United States

Disciplines

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.

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General requirements

The Stetson University Application

A $50.00 non-refundable fee must accompany your application for admission

Official transcripts from your secondary/high school are required

First-year applicants are required to submit at least one letter of recommendation

All applicants are required to submit a writing sample

All international applicants for admission who do not come from an English-speaking country or who have not attended an English-speaking school for at least three years must provide proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61660 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year

Living costs

DeLand

United States

900 - 1400 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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