St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Composition - Songwriting 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 encouraging students to experiment with diverse musical genres and technologies, including jazz, electronic music, and computer/MIDI applications. Composition majors receive personalized guidance from faculty composers and enjoy multiple performance opportunities through ensembles like the Webster New Music Ensemble, Student Songwriter Showcase, and Wet Ink initiative. The curriculum combines core requirements, performance training, composition coursework, and specialized tracks. The songwriting concentration prepares aspiring singer-songwriters through intensive private lessons and classroom instruction, developing their abilities in composition, vocals, lyric writing, and instrumental accompaniment (typically piano or guitar). This program blends rigorous instrumental training with comprehensive studies in traditional, jazz, and commercial music theory and history. Graduates showcase their skills through a culminating concert of original works and a professionally produced CD. Webster's Bachelor of Music in Composition meets all accreditation standards set by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), of which Webster University is an accredited member.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
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