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Music Composition

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

United States of America, Catonsville

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University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

United States of America , Catonsville

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Aug-2022 February-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 24,338 / year

Apply Date February-2022

Next Intake 27-Aug-2022

Music Composition

About

Overview The curriculum in the Music Composition major at University of Maryland Baltimore County focuses on fundamentals of creative compositional thinking and techniques that can be applied to any compositional style or application.Program OverviewAll new works composed by student composers receive workshops and performances by either students or professionals, and all are professionally recorded. Coursework involves a year of composition classes, including an introduction to electronic music and orchestration. This is followed by private lessons in which students compose the program for their senior recital.Most of UMBC’s full-time faculty specialize in contemporary music performance, and collectively they have premiered thousands of works in their careers. They often mentor or coach performances of student composers’ pieces. The annual Livewire Festival of Contemporary Music is always a highlight of the year and features both professional and student compositions.Composition students work collaboratively to produce concerts of their works at UMBC each semester and learn practical entrepreneurial skills to promote their careers. Master classes with guest composers frequently augment the curriculum and give students a broad perspective on the rich and varied musical culture of the twenty-first century.

The Music Composition major at University of Maryland Baltimore County provides a diverse and highly individualized foundation for students aspiring to build careers in composition with opportunities to create concert music, as well as to collaborate with their fellow students in film, video and gaming.

Disciplines

Music

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions ApplicationA $75 nonrefundable application fee.An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation.Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations.A final high school transcript/leaving certificate upon completion of your senior year.All non-native English speakers must submit official test scores