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Our composition program is universally recognized as one of the finest globally. You'll be taught by dedicated faculty members focused on delivering an exceptional learning experience. Collaborate with classmates who inspire your creativity. Your compositions will be interpreted by outstanding student musicians. Our professors, both as individual mentors and as a collective team, are deeply invested in fostering an ideal creative atmosphere, offering rigorous training, and creating remarkable opportunities for aspiring composers. Throughout each academic year, we host eight standard student composition recitals plus two specialized showcases for electronic music from our Center for Electronic and Computer Music, alongside numerous collaborative projects and spontaneous events. Thanks to the Jacobs School's exceptional performance resources, your works for soloists, ensembles, and electronic media will come to life. As you near graduation, you'll present a culminating recital featuring pieces created during your studies. Upon completing your degree, you'll possess a robust collection of scores and recordings, enriched by countless interactions within the Jacobs community and visiting professionals, fully equipping you for your future career path.