Overview

Our Music Composition student composers are guaranteed a range of opportunities for performance of their works. Most regular of these is the student composition concerts presented by the Da Capo ensemble, which is in residence; once each semester they give a concert of student works for Pierrot ensemble (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano), plus other performers as needed. The graduating composer has the option of having an orchestra piece performed by The Orchestra Now at the Commencement Concert. In addition, the students have many avenues for getting their pieces performed by student ensembles and soloists.

COMPOSITION FACULTY

The Bard College composition faculty is committed to aesthetic diversity. We argue with each other about what kind of music is best, and the fact that we disagree means that the student composers have a range of options. Stylistic dogma has no place here. Our composition professors have international careers and are actively integrated into a worldwide network of colleagues. Through our program, young composers come into contact with the wider world of new music composition

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music Theory
Music History/Modernity
Improvisation
Composition
Teaching Artist Program
Individual Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply using the Common Application.
High School transcript (Include mid-year senior grades if available at the time you apply.)
School Report (Form is generally completed by a high school counselor and includes a school profile.)
Teacher recommendations (Two are required: We prefer that one recommendation come from an English or humanities instructor and one from a math or science instructor.) In addition to the two letters of recommendation from teachers, a third letter of recommendation is required. This recommendation must come from a higher education counselor for students who have access to a college counseling office.
Please submit three scores for various media that best represent your artistic interests, focus, and profile. Recordings of performed works are encouraged, but not required. Please submit materials through the online application, not by mail.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Out-of-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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COMPOSITION FACULTY

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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