Overview

During their four years at University of the Pacific, Music Composition students will compose for solo instruments, small ensembles, voice, chorus, percussion, digital media and larger musical forces such as orchestra and band. Specialized studies in orchestration, contemporary performance techniques, electronic music and film scoring will add crucial skills to your creative toolkit.

Technical Knowledge

1. Developing and implementing basic concepts.2. Controlling new compositional techniques.3. Producing a new composition from concept to finished product.

Fluency

1. Organizing, conducting, and rehearsing of a new work.2. Analytical skills.3. New technologies related to the field.4. Coherently expressing ideas and concepts in spoken and written languages.

Opportunities

1. To hear fully realized performances of student’s original composition.2. To go beyond the boundaries of Western music.3. For experiential learning.

Ability

1. Produce new compositions.2. Set artistic goals.3. Solve compositional problems independently.4. Demonstrate significant technical mastery.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Conducting

Composition

Advanced Orchestration

Music, Sound and Film
Sound Recording

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockton, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the online application, you must also send the following documents to be considered for admission:

Transcripts
Personal Statement
Letter of Recommendation from High School Counselor or Teacher

Additionally, you may submit the following as part of your application:

Test Scores

Additional information for applying to Pacific:

Advance Credit (AP, IB, etc.)
Certification of Finances
Choice of Preparatory Coursework
Early Action
English Language Proficiency
Interviews and Auditions
Official Records of Study

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

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year
Out-of-State

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year

Living costs

Stockton

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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Technical Knowledge

Fluency

Opportunities

Ability

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

Stockton

Funding

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