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 5
Pennsylvania
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Music Theory and Composition among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | The Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA | 1
(4.5%) |  |  | |
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| | The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA | 4
(0.9%) |  |  | |
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| | Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA | 2
(0.2%) |  |  | |
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| | Temple University
Philadelphia, PA | 5
(0.1%) |  |  | |
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| | Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA | 1
(0.1%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.