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Trevecca Nazarene University Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition
Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition

Nashville, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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USD 19,995 / per semester

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Introduction

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Music in theory and composition is a professional degree accredited by the National Association of the Schools of Music which equips you with knowledge and skills in both traditional and technological compositional methods. You’ll be prepared to compose for traditional genres as well as for commercials, television, movies, and video games.

Program Benefits

  • Learn from faculty who are working practitioners in the field and who make an effort to know you personally.
  • Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
  • Take advantage of incredible internships and job opportunities available in the exciting Nashville music scene.

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s theory and composition program, you’ll study traditional approaches to composing as well as ways to integrate technology into the compositional methods. This program offers a professional degree accredited by the National Association of the Schools of Music, and it prepares you for a successful career in traditional composition or in composing for commercials, television, movies, and/or video games. Core courses include Aural Theory, Elementary and Advanced Conducting, Music Technology, Choral Arranging, and more.

In your classes, you’ll learn from engaging and accessible faculty members who have professional experience in a variety of roles in the music industry. Comprised of talented instrumentalists, vocalists, industry experts and award-winning working composers, our music faculty knows how to create a successful career in today’s music industry, and they’ll share that wisdom and experience with you. They’ll also give you valuable feedback and advice on classroom assignments and your capstone project.

The exceptional faculty is just one part of Trevecca’s exciting music community. You’ll have incredible opportunities to gain hands-on learning experience and showcase your talents outside of class. The annual TNU Student Composers’ Forum gives you a regular venue to have your work performed. The New Music Ensemble gives you a chance to write and arrange for various combinations of instruments and voices. Plus, Trevecca is located just about a mile from downtown Nashville, an exciting hub in the music industry.

Some of our past students have:

  • Created two full-scale, multi-act operas with a chamber orchestra and have premiered those works both on campus and in the blackbox performing space of the local professional orchestra company
  • Written works featuring the carillon with the greatest number of bells in the world alongside large ensembles
  • Scored and recorded the music for an award-winning documentary film
  • Collaborated in creating short works combining music, film, drama, and dance
  • Created two works in the style of the golden age of radio, recording the dialog, music, foley effects, and jingles
  • Created new work for musical theatre

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your theory and composition degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith, and your goals.

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