Overview

We offer courses covering a wide range of musical styles, cultures, and eras, designed for all students. You can also take a performance class or private lessons, or join an ensemble.

At the Composition - Guitar BS program offered at Indiana University Bloomington you’ll learn from faculty members committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. Study with peers eager to help you be your most creative. And have your work performed by some of the best student musicians in the world.

Join an ensemble

There are several all-campus ensembles that welcome any and all IU students: the All-Campus Band, All-Campus Choir, All-Campus Guitar Ensemble, All-Campus Jazz Ensemble, All-Campus Orchestra, and the African American Choral Ensemble.

These ensembles do not require an audition. To participate, register in the appropriate section of MUS-X 1.

You can also audition for any Jacobs ensemble. If you would like to join one of these groups, register for MUS- X 40 or MUS-X 70 and participate in the audition process.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Notation and Calligraphy

Guitar Instrumentation

Free Counterpoint

Free Counterpoint

Composition Major

Senior Recital in Composition

Advanced Orchestration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 2689 other Bachelors in Music 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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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic performance and preparation
Strength and quality of your high school curriculum
Anticipated completion of secondary school before you start at IU
Recent grade trends
SAT or ACT results
Essays
Extracurricular activities
Community service
Work experience

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42294 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42294 USD / year

≈ 42294 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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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Overview

Join an ensemble

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bloomington

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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