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Composition

In Person
Campus: Jackson
A person wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and light jeans is seated and playing a red Nord Stage 3 keyboard, arranging sounds and adjusting controls. A microphone and audio equipment hint at a commercial music or composition session.

Craft music from the inside out

The Composition emphasis at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University equips students with advanced skills in music theory, counterpoint, orchestration, electronic composition, and songwriting. Grounded in a Christ-centered academic environment, students develop both technical mastery and creative voice — preparing them for careers in composition, arranging, music education, and the broader music industry.

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What You'll Study

Composition at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ develops musicians who write — bringing technical mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration together with a personal creative voice and genuine musical conviction. You'll compose original works across media and styles, building a body of work that reflects both craft and calling.

A person stands in a recording studio behind a glass door, singing or speaking into a microphone with Music Theory guides on the monitor and speakers visible in the background.

Crafting Music from Discipline and Imagination

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, composition is the intersection of discipline and imagination. You’ll be trained in the craft of music-making across a wide range of styles and contexts, guided by faculty who believe that artistic excellence and a life of faith belong together — helping you find your voice and use it well.

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