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How to study music composition in the USA?

I'm really into composing music and want to study composition in the USA. Could anyone recommend programs or schools that have excellent resources for music composition students?

a year ago

Absolutely, considering your interest in music composition, here are few schools in the U.S. that are well reputed for their music programs specifically in the field of composition:

1. Berklee College of Music: Berklee is one of the top schools for music and has a fantastic program for composition. It offers an undergraduate program in composition where students can learn a wide range of compositional techniques and styles.

2. Juilliard School: The Juilliard School in New York is famed worldwide for its music programs. For composition, Juilliard provides a rich environment, nurturing a variety of creative approaches within a broad range of compositional traditions.

3. Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester: Eastman School offers a comprehensive, in-depth curriculum in music composition which helps students perfect their capacity to compose distinctive and significant musical works.

4. University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music: The Composition program at USC is flexible and allows the student to develop their individual skills based on their interests and career goals.

5. Curtis Institute of Music: Curtis has a rigorous composition program where students work closely with eminent faculty in a setting that emphasizes artistry and professional development.

Remember, identifying the 'right' music school for you can depend on a number of additional factors, like specific professors you may want to study under, the size and type of ensembles you'd have access to, or even the general musical ethos of the school (some schools may lean more towards classical composition, others more towards contemporary music, and so on). Do more thorough research and visit the schools if possible to figure out which would be the best fit for you.

a year ago

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