St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Composition - Concert Music in St. Louis United States | Webster University
Webster University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Webster's composition program emphasizes modern concert music and songwriting while promoting exploration of diverse musical genres and technologies like jazz, electronic music, and digital audio applications. Composition majors receive personalized instruction from faculty composers. Student works are regularly performed through various platforms including the Webster New Music Ensemble, Student Songwriter Showcase, and Wet Ink initiative. The curriculum includes core requirements, performance studies, composition coursework, and specialized tracks. This NASM-accredited bachelor's degree in composition follows national standards set by the National Association of Schools of Music, of which Webster University maintains full membership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review.
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
Tuition
USD
30,530