Bachelor of Music in Composition

The Bachelor of Music in Composition offers composers rigorous training in composition, harmony, counterpoint, analysis, conducting, orchestration and digital audio — all within the context of a dynamic liberal arts university. As a composition major, you’ll benefit from the close mentorship of our accomplished faculty and gain frequent opportunities to have your work performed. With a strong ratio of performers to composers, Lamont offers a rich environment for collaboration, allowing your music to come to life in rehearsal rooms, concert halls, and professional recordings. For those interested in digital media and production, our state-of-the-art recording studio is integrated with every performance venue in our building. You’ll graduate with a diverse and professionally produced portfolio, ready for the demands of today’s creative industries. Beyond technical mastery, a music education in this program fosters creative problem-solving, discipline, emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate — skills that prepare you for a meaningful career whether in composing, performing, teaching, or fields beyond music. This program is an ideal foundation for aspiring composers who are ready to develop their unique voice and contribute to the future of music.

Upon admission, your secondary school must submit final official transcripts directly to our office before you matriculate at DU. Academic achievement: We like to see you’ve challenged yourself and achieved success in subjects like English, math, social studies, science and foreign languages. The best applicants can show they’ve surpassed the bare minimum and taken advantage of their academic opportunities. That’s what you’ll be expected to do here at DU, and we want to see that you have the drive and ability to succeed at the highest levels.We don’t have specific subject requirements, but we recommend using the following guidelines:4 years of English3-4 years of mathematics3-4 years of science with at least 2 in a lab setting3-4 years of social studies3-4 years of foreign language education.