Overview

From the masterful counterpoint of J.S. Bach to the contemporary writings of Sydney Hodkinson, you will be exposed to and receive thorough training in theories of tonal and contemporary music, counterpoint, orchestration, composition and pedagogy.

Key Facts

Bachelor of Music
Possible second majors: Music Performance; Music with an Outside Field

At Stetson University, music theory majors focus on developing the complete musician. From academic studies in music theory to private one-hour lessons on an instrument of your choosing with a faculty expert, the Music Theory degree offers a unique combination of practical performing skills to aid in the theoretical knowledge you will gain. You will be prepared to teach music theory to individuals or to large groups.

Career Significance

Students who major in music theory have continued their studies at outstanding graduate schools in multiple areas, including composition, music therapy and music theory. Recent graduates accepted graduate scholarship offers from the Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, Penn State, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Florida State University and Radford University. A number of those students have completed or are currently completing doctoral studies in music theory.

Completing a Music Theory program from Stetson University, in theory, does not limit the graduate study to that field; you may choose to continue on to be a music therapist, composer, musicologist, music educator or a collegiate theorist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Functional Keyboard

Music History

Aural Training

Music Culture

Musical Style and Analysis

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

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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

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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Applies to you

Non-residents

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year
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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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