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Do you have a passion inside you to create music? A desire that you can’t shake off, that almost has a life of its own?
It’s time to take your passion to the next level with a Music Composition major. In exploring your musical and creative gifts at Taylor, you will develop your individual composition style; experiment with different instruments and textures of sound; discover ways to realize your music through technology; and consider the various roles of music in different cultures around the globe.
Earning a Bachelor of Music means that your composition degree path is focused on your future career in music. The typical language requirement for a bachelor's degree is waived, replaced with more hours of practical music classes.
Your faculty have walked in your shoes, and they are ready to shepherd you towards your goals of making music with purpose and excellence. Every Music Composition student concludes their music education with a senior recital, performing their original compositions.
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A degree in Music Composition will help you gain compositional and arranging understanding, performance opportunities, and conducting experience through required music ensemble participation.
View EnsemblesTaylor faculty in the Music, Theatre & Dance Department provide hands-on mentorship, supporting students in and beyond the classroom.
The curriculum guides below outline required courses and degree requirements for each academic program.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Music Audition & Scholarship Information
The Music, Theatre, & Dance Scholarship is presented to outstanding high school seniors and transfer students who are committed to a career in music, theatre, or dance. The total award amounts vary depending on the student’s musical ability and the needs of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. To qualify, students must declare a major in the department, complete the scholarship application, and audition in person or video.
Focuses on your abilities and passions to create songs in any style. You'll learn how to combine the “right lyrics” with the “right music” in order to present the most impactful songs that have the potential to change a listener’s life.
Develop your music composition skills for numerous applications as you apply your passion for music to various fields. Majors in Christian Ministries or Film and Media Arts may be interested in adding this minor to their degrees.
Daniel Morrison
Class of 2016
“It was such a blessing to have professors who drove me to work hard, better my craft, and build habits toward excellence. Taylor also helped give me a wider base of understanding of Christian faith.”
Contact
Conor Angell
Department Co-Chair and Professor of Music—Lyric Theatre & Voice
765-998-5290
[email protected]
Contact
Andrea Baker
Music, Theatre, & Dance Program Assistant
765-998-5232
[email protected]
