Westfield State University Department of Music

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

Concentration in Music Composition
(72 credit hours)

Admission into the composition concentration is dependent upon the completion of the piano proficiency requirement, completion of MUSC 0214 with a minimum grade of B, and submission of an acceptable portfolio of compositions. Composition students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in Theory and Composition coursework.

Requirements for Music Majors (54 Credits)

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Requirements for Composition Concentration
(18 Credits)

MUSC 0214 Composition I (1)
MUSC 0215 Composition II (1)
MUSC 0216 Composition III (1)
MUSC 0314 Advanced Composition I (1)
MUSC 0315 Advanced Composition II (1)
Music Theory or Music History Electives (3)
MUSC 0217 Orchestration (2)
MUSC 0312 Form and Analysis (2)
MUSC 0303 Music in the 20th Century (3)
MUSC 0235 Music Technology (1)
MUSC 0378 Senior Recital/Composition (0)

One of the following courses:
MUSC 0330 Choral Conducting (2)
MUSC 0331 Instrumental Conducting (2)

Please contact the music office or any of the area directors or coordinators should you have any questions about the Department of Music at Westfield State University.

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