Should YOU be a MUSIC COMPOSITION MAJOR at VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY?
At VU a limited number of strong musicians pursue a professional
composition degree (the Bachelor of Music). The intensive
curriculum provides comprehensive preparation in musicianship,
history, theory, composition and performance skills, in the
context of a liberal arts general education. Our faculty of
musician-teachers co-operatively create a positive environment to
encourage all music students to view composition as a natural part
of whole musicianship. Original compositions by faculty and
students are regularly programmed in public concerts and recitals,
in more informal workshop situations, and in worship at the Chapel
of the Resurrection.
As a Music Composition major at VU, you will have opportunity to . . .
- engage in concentrated studio work, leading to the presentation of your works in recitals in
Duesenberg Hall.
- gain skills in improvisation and the use of music
technology as related to composing.
- learn through courses, masterclasses, and workshops
about the meanings, traditions, and expressive
values of musical works, to enrich and develop your
insights as a composer.
- take part in regular performance experiences in
formal and informal settings.
- develop your leadership abilities in ensemble work and
creative activities, including conducting,
composing, improvising, arranging, and multi-arts
collaborating.
The Music Composition Major (Bachelor of Music) is an intensive professional degree program, consisting of 74 credit hours in music, and 54 credit hours in general education and electives. Valparaiso University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
For more information on the Music Composition major at Valparaiso University, contact Dr. Dennis Friesen-Carper (phone 219-464-6740 or Email: Dennis.Friesen-Carper@valpo.edu).
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