Designed for students who wish to become composers and/or pursue academic careers. Applicants should have an extensive background in piano or another instrument and evidence of creative capacity in composition.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Music in Composition requires a minimum of 120 credits: coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework to include:
- Private study in Composition
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Ensemble participation
- Piano
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Apply to U-M via the Common Application or Coalition Application (current U-M students should use the Cross-Campus Transfer Application) by December 1
- Submit an SMTD Artistic Profile by December 1
- Have all supplemental materials sent to the U-M Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Please send inquiries regarding the SMTD application process to SMTD.admissions@umich.edu. To learn more about SMTD, sign up for an Information Session.
