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.
| 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 8
California
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Music Theory and Composition among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA | 5
(10.4%) | |  | |
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| | California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA | 15
(8.0%) |  | | |
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| | Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA | 2
(0.4%) |  | | |
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| | University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA | 2
(0.3%) |  | | |
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| | Chapman University
Orange, CA | 2
(0.2%) | | | |
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| | University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA | 7
(0.2%) |  |  | |
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| | Biola University
La Mirada, CA | 1
(0.1%) | | | |
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| | University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA | 3
(0.1%) | |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.