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5 Composition Preparatory Programs in USA


Azusa Pacific University
Fast-track counseling
Music Composition Major
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
Course
Full time
On-Campus
English
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You’ll develop a portfolio of compositions and discover your distinct voice while you gain the skills needed to pursue graduate study in composition or a career as a professional composer. Build extensive, diverse musical experiences as you perform your compositions in recitals, participate in music ensembles, and interact with a variety of performance groups—studying near greater Los Angeles and its wide array of venues.


Trevecca Nazarene University
Associate of Arts in Songwriting
- Nashville, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Trevecca’s Associate of Arts in songwriting is a two-year program that allows you to turn your passion for songwriting into a degree. You’ll take part in foundational classes like Music Fundamentals, Basic Concepts of Audio Technology, Guitar for the Songwriter, and Introduction to Songwriting, as well as have opportunities for advanced songwriting lessons and private guitar and piano lessons.
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Community College Of Rhode Island
Music Program, Associate's degree
- Newport, USA
- Providence, USA
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Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Community College of Rhode Island Music Program provides affordable access to an associate’s degree with a concentration in classical or jazz studies. CCRI Music Program offers a broad array of courses to complement a well-rounded liberal arts education by nurturing the creative potential and inspiring love for the creative process in students and community members alike.


Recording Connection Audio School
Hip Hop and Beat Making Course
- Los Angeles, USA
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- + 42 more
Course
Full time
On-Campus
English
Take your beat-making and hip-hop music production to the professional level by apprenticing (externing) in a real recording studio alongside a major Hip-Hop Producer


Grays Harbor College
Associate in Music - Direct Transfer
- Aberdeen, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Music Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (AM-DTA/MRP) is for students who intend to secure a bachelor's degree in Music from a four-year college or university.
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Learn more about Composition Preparatory programs in USA
Composition is an educational program that teaches students how to create and compose their own music. By studying composition, students may be able to generate and transcribe their own musical creations, orchestrate band and ensembles, and understand as well as appreciate important historical compositions.
The USA is home to some of the world's top universities. Students can expect a diverse, innovative, and engaging student experience. The country emphasizes accessibility and quality independent research, allowing students to push the limits of their field should they want to.
American English is extremely dominant in the USA, so classes will likely be in English, with a few exceptions. This means that many schools will ask for proof of English proficiency through the TOEFL iBT test before admitting international students.
Additionally, American landscapes and environments allow students to study where they can feel comfortable. From crowded urban centers to tropical areas, the USA has it all!