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The Bachelor of Music degree offers six specialized majors: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies and music theatre. All music majors must complete the General Education program and a 30 credit hour core program of music courses common to all the majors’ curricula. The major requirements of composition cover the following courses: musical form and analysis music composition; counterpoint; orchestration; topics in music analysis; advanced seminar in musicological topics; senior graduation recital.Applied major study ensembles (one each semester) ,music literature or seminar electives, and approved music electives. Career Opportunities The various programs offered by the school can lead students to a wide range of careers. Programs in performance or composition are intended for students who desire to continue their musical training in graduate programs that will prepare them for professional careers in performance, composition and/or teaching at the college level. The following list of careers is only a small sample of possibilities: Artists' manager Composer Conductor Entertainment lawyer Music educator Music journalist Music librarian Music software developer Orchestra manager Performing artist Professional accompanist Professor/teacher Record producer
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Music degree offers six specialized majors: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies and music theatre. All music majors must complete the General Education program and a 30 credit hour core program of music courses common to all the majors’ curricula. The major requirements of composition cover the following courses: musical form and analysis music composition; counterpoint; orchestration; topics in music analysis; advanced seminar in musicological topics; senior graduation recital.Applied major study ensembles (one each semester) ,music literature or seminar electives, and approved music electives. Career Opportunities The various programs offered by the school can lead students to a wide range of careers. Programs in performance or composition are intended for students who desire to continue their musical training in graduate programs that will prepare them for professional careers in performance, composition and/or teaching at the college level. The following list of careers is only a small sample of possibilities: Artists' manager Composer Conductor Entertainment lawyer Music educator Music journalist Music librarian Music software developer Orchestra manager Performing artist Professional accompanist Professor/teacher Record producer
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
James Madison University is proud to offer over 130 undergraduate degree programs, in disciplines ranging from business to communications, education to health and behavioral studies, technology to engineering, science to math, as well as humanities and social science, and visual and performing arts.
Tuition fees
For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.
Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
Admissions process
If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.
You will also need to ensure you have proven proficiency in English language. For more information about this click here.
Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Composition
Performing ArtsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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James Madison University is proud to offer over 130 undergraduate degree programs, in disciplines ranging from business to communications, education to health and behavioral studies, technology to engineering, science to math, as well as humanities and social science, and visual and performing arts.
Tuition fees
For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.
Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
Admissions process
If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.
You will also need to ensure you have proven proficiency in English language. For more information about this click here.
Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.
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