Bachelor of Music in Composition in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Enhance your creative abilities, hone your artistic voice, and examine music's role in 20th century society through Temple University's Bachelor of Music (BM) in Composition-Music. Expand your musical vision across various formats, from electroacoustic works to visual music. At Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance, we encourage innovation, teamwork, and artistic growth while helping students perfect their technical skills and expressive impact. Delve into modern approaches, theories, and methods by analyzing postromantic musical works. The Department of Music Studies delivers fundamental educational opportunities for aspiring musicians. Our intimate program size allows for personalized guidance from our distinguished composition faculty, whose works are celebrated worldwide. Experience your creations come to life during frequent student composition recitals. Enjoy performances of renowned 20th-century pieces by both the New Music Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Philadelphia's vibrant arts scene provides year-round possibilities to engage with musical creation and presentation. Those pursuing this intensive 124-credit program at Boyer College must fulfill Temple's General Education requirements and complete at least two writing-focused courses. For your final project, assemble a collection of original compositions that showcase your mastery of notation and ability to craft compelling, coherent musical works.