Overview

Composition from Cairn University offers students the opportunity to explore the possibilities of their own unique compositional voice with expert and professional guidance. Specialty coursework includes Advanced Orchestration, Counterpoint, and Vocal Arranging. Students are able to have their works performed by collegiate ensembles and groups. The degree prepares an individual to work in the professional music world.

Careers

Composers

Variety of Graduate Schools

College Professors

Music Directors at Churches

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Composition

Class Strings

Class Voice

Class Woodwinds

Music Theory

Survey of Music History

Instrumental Literature

Orchestration

World Music and Ethnomusicology

Music Technology

Advanced Orchestration

Form and Analysis

Music in the Church

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Langley Park, United States

Disciplines

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Audition for entrance.

Submit the Undergraduate Application for Admission (either online or print) OR The Common Application, along with a $25 non-refundable application fee.

Compose one essay

Submit official academic transcript(s) and SAT, ACT, or CLT* scores.

F-1 Student Visa applicants must submit the application for Form I-20. Note: Citizens of certain countries (such as Canada) are not required to have a US visa in order to enter the US.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the TOEFL exam is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33994 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33994 USD / year

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In-State

33994 USD / year

≈ 33994 USD / year

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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