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A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability.
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| A major in Music Theory and Composition is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 50
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Music Theory and Composition among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA | 191
(28.1%) |  |  |
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| | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI | 14
(0.2%) |  |  |
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| | University of North Texas
Denton, TX | 10
(0.2%) | | |
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| | Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT | 9
(1.3%) | | |
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| | Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ | 9
(1.0%) |  |  |
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| | The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA | 8
(2.0%) | | |
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| | Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO | 7
(0.7%) | |  |
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| | Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ | 7
(0.4%) | | |
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| | Northwest University
Kirkland, WA | 7
(2.8%) | | |
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| | Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL | 6
(0.1%) | | |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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