Music Composition, BM

University of Alabama

Students entering this program should have a strong background in music. This should include performance experience with a specific instrument or voice type.Career opportunities include full-time work as a performing musician, full-time opportunities as a licensed music therapist, and many other opportunities within the music industry.In order to declare a major in music composition, students must submit sample compositions to be reviewed by the composition faculty. To begin the application process, students must fill out a separate application to the School of Music, which is available online at http://music.ua.edu/apply-audition/. Upon successful review of the submitted materials, students are expected to declare a major formally no later than the fourth semester of full-time enrollment (or at 61 semester hours for transfer students). Students can declare a major by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama.

College of Arts and Sciences