Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Music Composition at Houghton College will provide you with an advanced foundation for careers in professional and/or commercial compositional industries (marketing, film-scoring, concert performance, lecture instruction) while providing an expansive study of music theory and compositional techniques within a multitude of genres.

What will I learn?

Through Houghton College’s B.A. in Music Composition, you will learn to acquire the dexterity behind the vibrant production of new sounds through:

Developing a unique and independent voice as a composer.
Obtaining familiarity with professional skills necessary to engage and network with the world of music as a composer.
Mastering logistical writing in various forms of instrumentations and styles while understanding related work by former and current composers.
Discovering and developing independent career goals pertaining to your interests and strengths.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music in Christian Perspective

Music History & Literature

Music Theory

Musicianship

Vocal Pedagogy

Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application.

Submit your personal statement.

Submit your high school transcripts.

Submit your financial affidavit.

Submit your TOEFL/ILETS test scores. SAT-I/ACT are optional.

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

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year
Out-of-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Scholarships Information

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What will I learn?

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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