Overview

The Music - Composition major is designed to develop musical skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Professors place special emphasis on encouraging and developing creativity. Students majoring in music may complete a liberal arts music program or may elect to complete a track in music performance, or music composition.

Students may also earn the professional Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree that leads to a public school teacher credential program

Mission

The Westmont College commitment to undergraduate education means that every ounce of who we are focuses on this wonderful period of life when we make so many of the decisions that shape our ongoing journey. While more and more schools are adding graduate programs or continuing education classes, we retain our specialized emphasis on undergraduates and believe that we can offer a more effective and engaging program as a result.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Private Composition

Men's Chorale

Jazz Ensemble

Principles of Music I

Principles of Music II

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montecito, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 311 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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General requirements

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SAT II (subject tests) are not required.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

54430 USD / year

≈ 54430 USD / year
Out-of-State

54430 USD / year

≈ 54430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54430 USD / year

≈ 54430 USD / year

Living costs

Montecito

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Montecito

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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