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 10
New York
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Music Theory and Composition among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | The Juilliard School
New York, NY | 3
(2.4%) | |  | |
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| | SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY | 10
(1.3%) |  |  | |
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| | Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY | 1
(1.1%) |  | | |
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| | Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY | 9
(0.7%) |  | | |
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| | University of Rochester
Rochester, NY | 6
(0.5%) | |  | |
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| | Nyack College
Nyack, NY | 2
(0.4%) |  |  | |
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| | Houghton College
Houghton, NY | 1
(0.3%) | | | |
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| | The New School
New York, NY | 2
(0.2%) | | | |
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| | CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY | 2
(0.1%) | | | |
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| | Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY | 1
(0.0%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.