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Webster University

St. Louis , Missouri ,United States

Music: Composition: Concert Music (BM)

The bachelor's degree in Composition is a course of study that prepares a student for a professional career in music composition and arranging, with a focus on pre-professional training. Many students in this program go directly to graduate school. As a student in this program, you will take challenging courses in music theory and history, performance pedagogy and literature, counterpoint and arranging, and conducting. By honing your talent on your primary instrument through several semesters of lessons, you will be prepared to perform in a range of formats. You will have the opportunity to perform in recitals, play in large and small ensembles, and compose and orchestrate pieces. Through developing your abilities and knowledge, you'll transform as a musician.

In addition, you may elect to travel to Vienna for a term abroad to study composition in one of the musical capitals of the world. Along the way, you'll benefit from numerous guest masterclasses and performances on campus, as well as from musical events and activities throughout the St. Louis community. Composition students present a senior recital of original works and participate in numerous ensembles, including the New Music Ensemble. The composition program includes at least six semesters of study in music composition. While the primary focus is on contemporary concert music, you will explore many other styles and technologies, such as jazz, electronic, computer, and MIDI applications. Film scoring is also part of the program.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At Webster, our mission is to develop and manage value-added human resources policies and programs; provide expert consultation, services and solutions in an efficient and customer-focused manner; and provide our employees with the tools necessary to meet employee needs. We are committed to the fair selection and development of our diverse workforce.

We are committed to providing our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We also act as a liaison between the institution and the employee to inform, motivate, educate, and train in all matters relating to employment and employee benefits. We strive to enthusiastically and professionally project a positive image of the University, thereby creating a desire to become and remain an integral part of our community.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Criteria

Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission. Students who completed their university education outside the U.S. must have earned an equivalent recognized baccalaureate degree as determined by Webster University. Students who have the necessary academic preparation for admission to accredited/recognized master's-level university programs in their native system of education, providing their academic preparation was at least three years in length, will be considered for admission using Webster University admission criteria. Consideration includes a minimum, cumulative GPA as calculated by Webster University.

Any transcripts not issued in English will require a certified English translation in addition to the official original language document. The admission decision will be made only after all required documents are on file with the appropriate office at the University.

Test Score Requirements
 Undergraduate/Graduate
TOEFL 80 (iBT)/550 (ITP)
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
 
Are there any other methods to prove English proficiency besides TOEFL, ELTS, or Pearson?
Instead of submitting English Proficiency Scores from Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS, students can demonstrate English proficiency by:
 
Successfully complete at least one academic year of high school or college-level coursework in English by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (Note: ESL coursework does not apply to this exception) within the past two years.
Successfully complete ELS Language Center's “English for Academic Purposes” or ELS Language Center “Level 112.” Students will need to show the Graduation Certificate for either of the classes.
Successfully complete the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program. Students will need to show the completion certificate.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 118560 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 50 USD
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