Composition: Music, B.M.
School of Music
Explore your original ideas in a rigorous and creative environment committed to musical excellence. You'll develop outstanding professional composition skills while pursuing a broad academic education.
A bachelor of music with an area of emphasis in composition provides the study of music composition, traditional study in theory and history, and work in related fields such as orchestration, computer and electronic music, and arranging for commercial music applications. An audition consisting of submission of a portfolio of personal compositions is required.
Program Highlights
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Expert Faculty
Work with our extraordinary faculty, and enjoy the many opportunities to hear new compositions performed regularly.
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Cool Tools
Study music technology and work in our three studios of advanced digital equipment for the creation of music.
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Distinguished School
Since 1969, the School of Music has consistently retained the distinctive National Association of Schools of Music accreditation.
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Supportive Community
Foster your creative learning, skill development and personal exploration through Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Performance
Presenting oneself creatively through a specific medium to an audience
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
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Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Professional Composer/Arranger
- Film Music Composer/Arranger
- Gaming Composer/Arranger
Job Titles of Alumni
- Director of Music
- Musician
- Piano Accompanist
Workplace Settings
- Music
- Entertainment
- Film
- Performance
- Technology
- Media
The School of Music’s supportive and collaborative atmosphere has made my time here a vibrant, enriching experience. I’ve had opportunities to explore new interests, develop special projects and work with artists across multiple disciplines.
