The curriculum for the undergraduate Theory/Composition major is designed to foster individual creative ability and to develop a broad and informed musicianship along with a knowledge of the literature of all periods. The department welcomes diversity of compositional styles and esthetic viewpoints and encourages exploration on the part of its students. The program culminates with a recital of original music written while a student is enrolled at Westminster.
 

Important Notes:

1. VC115 and VC116 are required for voice primary students only.  Organ and piano primary students may substitute three additional credits of free electives.
2. Students must present a public recital in the senior year that includes both compositions written by the student and performance in the applied music primary.  Recitals must be approved in advance by both the Music Composition, History & Theory and applied primary departments.
3. Attendance requirements at monthly departmental forums must be met.

Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
Please see General Undergraduate Degree Requirements for more degree information.

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