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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 13 Texas Colleges with the highest percentage of Music Theory and Composition among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
 1
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$27,940 
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
 1
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$18,380 
Baylor University
Waco, TX
 6
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$25,320 
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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
 1
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$26,834 
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
 9
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$13,168 
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
 1
(0.1%)
Highly Selective$16,440 
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$12,276 
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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
 2
(0.1%)
Less Selective$14,621 
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$26,948 
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
 3
(0.1%)
Less Selective$12,398 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.