Bachelor of Music in Composition Undergraduate Programme By Oklahoma City University |TopUniversities
Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

In the Bachelor of Music degree, students develop knowledge, skills, and insight into writing single line melodies, counterpoint, traditional and contemporary harmony, various notational methods, form, the compositional process, orchestration, and develop an understanding of musical development throughout history. Students graduating from the Bachelor of Music in Composition program will be able to compose idiomatically for voice and all orchestral instruments and/or be proficient in sequencing, recording, and scoring for media. All will be prepared to conduct, rehearse, and present their music, expressing their authentic selves through original compositions. They will be prepared to enter a top graduate program in composition and/or secure work as a composer/musician. Degree Plan The degree plan below shows the courses required for completion of a Bachelor of Music in Composition. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student. All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

In the Bachelor of Music degree, students develop knowledge, skills, and insight into writing single line melodies, counterpoint, traditional and contemporary harmony, various notational methods, form, the compositional process, orchestration, and develop an understanding of musical development throughout history. Students graduating from the Bachelor of Music in Composition program will be able to compose idiomatically for voice and all orchestral instruments and/or be proficient in sequencing, recording, and scoring for media. All will be prepared to conduct, rehearse, and present their music, expressing their authentic selves through original compositions. They will be prepared to enter a top graduate program in composition and/or secure work as a composer/musician. Degree Plan The degree plan below shows the courses required for completion of a Bachelor of Music in Composition. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student. All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly.

Admission Requirements

6+
The equivalent of a 3.0 high school grade point average is required for admission into Oklahoma City University's undergraduate programs. Other English Language Requirements: PTE 53, or completion of ELS level 112 is required for most programs.

Jan-2000

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