Bachelor of Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#1001

The Music: Composition is a Bachelor degree offered by University of New Hampshire at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Music: Composition

Students wanting to declare composition as their option must submit a music portfolio in addition to an audition on their major instrument.

The Discovery Program capstone requirement is fulfilled by a final project or a public performance given during the senior year. For students in the composition option, there is a choice of completing a half lecture, half lecture-recital or a half recital including at least one original composition.

Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each individual major program. Bachelor of arts candidates must also satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.

Major department courses may not be used to satisfy Discovery category requirements except in the case of a second major. B.A. in music majors may use MUSI 502 Musics in Context (a required core course for the major) to satisfy the Inquiry Discovery requirement.

Demonstrate the ability to perform a specialization instrument or voice at an appropriate solo level and/or in small ensemble and large ensemble.
Aurally identify, analyze, and work conceptually with the elements of music in a variety of musical styles.
Students will demonstrate familiarity with musical literature from the formal concert repertory and from musical traditions outside of that repertory.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and defend musical judgments in writing and in oral presentation.
Demonstrate collegiate-level skills in the English language, competence in written and oral communication in English, and fluency in communicating and synthesizing musical, historical and analytical concepts in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to create substantial original compositions for solo instrument(s), chamber ensemble, or large ensemble.
Present at least one substantial original composition in performance of a lecture, lecture-recital, or recital.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

Entry Requirements

Official Transcripts

Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.

Letter of Recommendation

Ideally, the letter should be from a student's school counselor or teacher. UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions review process.

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

Students may apply for UNH admission using the online Common Application. Further instructions and details about the application process are outlined on the site.

Application Fee

$65 for non-residents
Fee waivers can be requested through the Common Application.

Pay online at the time you submit your Common Application. Or you can mail a check, made payable to the University of New Hampshire. Please reference the student’s name and date of birth in the memo. Please mail your payment to the UNH Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Additional Documentation

The University of New Hampshire will accept unofficial documents for undergraduate international students to complete their application. Upon confirmation of enrollment, UNH will require official copies of documents that were previously submitted as unofficial. All official documents must be received by June 30.

All paper materials for any undergraduate application should be sent to the following address:

UNH Admissions
3 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824

Please use black ink when submitting any paper materials, and be sure to include a date of birth on all paper materials.
There are no interviews as part of the application process.
International Students should include a photocopy of the passport page with biographic information.
All offers of admission are considered conditional and are subject to the verification of satisfactory achievement when final transcripts are reviewed by the Admission Committee.

Bachelor of Music: Composition at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham