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The Bachelor of Music in Composition focuses on developing skills in musical composition, improvisation, and multimedia creative work. Graduates often pursue advanced studies at prestigious institutions, aiming for careers in academia or professional composition.
At the University of Delaware's School of Music, the Composition Studio thrives as a dynamic community. Students engage as performers while participating in various ensembles and productions. The program celebrates diverse compositional approaches and fosters cross-disciplinary partnerships and innovation. Through strong connections with theory, musicology, and performance departments, composition students gain a comprehensive education that complements their artistic endeavors with scholarly research and performance opportunities.
Members of the composition program regularly contribute to the contemporary music ensemble, specializing in works from modern composers. Their learning is further enhanced by New Music Delaware, a four-decade tradition showcasing and supporting compositions by contemporary artists.