Overview

You'll complement classroom studies with real-world experiences that showcase your work. BW's robust schedule of more than 325 Conservatory events a year provides ample opportunities for high-quality performances of student-composed work.

Career Opportunities

Many Music Composition students at Baldwin Wallace University pursue graduate degrees. You'll receive excellent preparation through BW's liberal arts-focused curriculum and Conservatory of Music coursework and practical experiences. Career possibilities include but are not limited to:

Composer

Arranger

Professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tonal Counterpoint

Composition Seminar

Music History & Literature 1: World and Medieval Music History

Music History & Literature 2: Renaissance and Baroque Music History

Keyboard Musicianship

Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Although students are encouraged to apply before May 1, applications will continue to be accepted on a space-available basis until the fall start date.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berea, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Secondary School Transcripts

Secondary School Report Form

Teacher Recommendation

International Student Certification of Financial Support Form

Financial Sponsor Letter

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40386 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40386 USD / year

≈ 40386 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40386 USD / year

≈ 40386 USD / year

Living costs

Berea

United States

1575 - 2739 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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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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