Overview

Students who want to pursue music composition at Eastern should enroll in the Bachelor of Music with Performance Option; Composition Concentration. Composition students receive one-on-one instruction in composition and on their primary instrument. Recitals for students in the composition concentration feature a combination of studio repertoire and original compositions. In addition, Composers' Forum concerts each semester showcase the work of all student composers regardless of their major. Any compositional style is acceptable.

Degree: Bachelor of Music

Completion time: 4 years

Accreditation: National Association of Schools of Music

Resources

- Degree Plan (PDF)
- Program Information in EIU Catalog

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