What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Music in Composition involves in-depth study in the craft and art of composing music. Hone your craft in one-on-one lessons to review works in progress, discuss relevant repertoire and current compositional trends, and prepare for a final concert.

Curriculum and Courses

Coursework includes one-on-one applied music lessons, ensemble performance, and courses in music theory and music history. Composition majors work directly with student and guest performers and with Composition faculty to realize new works effectively in a concert setting.

MUS 101 Theory of Music 1
MUS 100 Ensemble
MUS 211 History of Western Music
MUS 406 Advanced Analysis
MUS 494 Senior Recital

Career Options

Composition majors are prepared for a wide variety of career paths. Our graduates find work as members of professional ensembles, and as freelance artists. Others pursue graduate study at many of the nation's leading conservatories and music schools. Graduates of our program have also established careers as independent studio teachers.

Special Effects Artist and Animator
Musician
Fine Artist

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (124 Hours)

Tuition fees

$40,822.00 (34,44,313) per year

Tuition fee includes Instructional Fee and General Fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Miami University

Oxford Campus,

501 E. High Street,

OXFORD,

Ohio,

45056, United States

Full Time (124 Hours)

Tuition fees

$40,822.00 (34,44,313) per year

Tuition fee includes Instructional Fee and General Fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Miami University

Oxford Campus,

501 E. High Street,

OXFORD,

Ohio,

45056, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum

Completion must include the awarding of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL Internet-based (iBT), including Paper and Home Editions: 80

IELTS and IELTS Online - 6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 110

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and PTE Academic Online - 53

Application deadline: Priority Decision Deadline 鈥� Dec/01 for Fall Semester; International Regular Decision Deadline - Apr/01 for fall; Dec/01 for spring.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.