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Music Composition admission requirements: Students applying for admission to the Music Composition program must perform an audition on their principal instrument (includes Voice) as outlined in the Required Undergraduate Audition Repertoire section of this website, submit a composition portfolio, complete a theory examination, and interview with Composition faculty.
The composition portfolio should consist of: 2-5 scores in PDF file format with links to accompanying YouTube/Vimeo videos of performances (live preferred, but MIDI realizations are acceptable), and a 1-2 page written statement of their composition interest, background, and goals in PDF or MS Word format.
Composition students auditioning live on-campus must review the note at the end of this box++ about Meadows submission and then upload their composition portfolio materials here.
Composition students submitting a recorded audition in lieu of a live audition must review the note at the end of this box++ about Meadows submission and then upload their composition portfolio materials in addition to their video audition recording when submitting their recorded audition submission.
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Areas of Study
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Art
Art History
Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship
Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
Creative Computation
Dance
Film and Media Arts
Journalism
Music
About the Division of Music
Undergraduate Studies
Admissions
B.A. in Music
B.M. in Performance
B.M. in Composition
B.M. in Music Therapy
B.M. in Music Education (Teacher Certification)
Dual Degree in Performance and Music Education
Minor in Music
Music Minor in Songwriting
Minor In Musical Theatre
Minor in the History of Visual and Performing Arts
Graduate Studies
Classes (See Catalog)
Departments
Ensembles
Facilities
Faculty and Staff
Faculty Travel Request Form
Visiting Artist Request Form
Student Resources
Student Internships & Collaborations
MuSci Lab
Meadows Artist Bridge
Dallas Resources
Peak Fellowship Ensemble-in-Residence
SMU Meadows Licensed Music Rights
Workshops and Special Programs
Opportunities for Non-Music Majors
Theatre