Overview

The Department of Music at Boise State University has a rich tradition of musical excellence and has established itself as one of the finest programs in the Northwest.

Key facts

Composition students come from many different backgrounds and have different career aspirations. Whether you are planning on a career as a professional composer writing music for the concert stage, scoring films, or composing music for video games, you will leave Boise State University's Music Composition program with the foundation you need for the next step of your career.

Dr. Alexander allows students the opportunity to discover and explore their unique creative voice and develop their musical and compositional skills through weekly individual composition instruction, group seminars and discussion, live performances of their original works, and appropriate coursework in music theory, history, orchestration, and electronic music.

Composition students work with student and faculty musicians to present high-quality performances of original works. Composition students also collaborate regularly with departments beyond music such as film, dance, and the GIMM (Games, Interactive, Media and Mobile) program. Students will learn to compose for various instruments and instrumental combinations, including voice and large ensembles. Students also have the opportunity to have their compositions played and recorded by the Boise State University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, jazz bands, and choirs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials of Music
Ear Training
Music Technology
Basic Conducting
Orchestration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boise, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition View 312 other Bachelors in Music Composition in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Online application
$85 application fee (non-refundable)
High school transcripts or marksheets
Proof of English proficiency
Photocopy of your passport name page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28478 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28478 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9364 USD / year

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Living costs

Boise

United States

810 - 1310 USD / month

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