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Overview for Music Theory and Composition

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.

Careers for Music Theory and Composition Majors

A major in Music Theory and Composition is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Music Theory and Composition

Top 12 Ohio Colleges with the highest percentage of Music Theory and Composition among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH
 2
(5.0%)
 $33,258 
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
 2
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$11,560 
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
 5
(0.7%)
Highly Selective$38,012 
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Capital University
Columbus, OH
 2
(0.4%)
Less Selective$27,680 
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OH
 2
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$23,524 
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$30,765 
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$20,992 
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University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH
 2
(0.1%)
Open Admissions$16,467 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 3
(0.1%)
Less Selective$22,419 
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
 1
(0.1%)
Open Admissions$9,414 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.