The Core Music program at EKU is designed to train students to be professional musicians. Students learn about music theory, history, conducting, and technology, while improving their skills through private lessons, performing in recitals, large ensembles and chamber groups. Students synthesize the entrepreneurial and career development nature of the music industry.
The Bachelors of Music in Music Composition is designed to prepare students for engaging in the music industry as an entrepreneur and composer. Students develop a portfolio of compositions for solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings and synthesize knowledge in advanced musicology, literature, and theory.
Graduates pursue graduate studies in music theory or composition.
Designed for Composers
- Entrepreneurship and career development focus
- Intense focus on developing and recording a composition portfolio
- No summer courses
- Degree completion in 4 years
- Expert faculty and individualized instruction
- Free textbooks
- Relevant coursework: Advanced theory, private composition lessons, music literature, music leadership in nonprofits, and a final recital of original works.
Core Music
| Music Theory (3 credits over 5 semesters) | 15 |
| Applied Music (1 credit over 7 semesters) | 7 |
| Major Ensembles (1 credit over 7 semesters) | 7 |
| Music History (2 credits over 3 semesters) | 6 |
| Class Piano (1 credit over 4 semesters) | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship and Career Development (2 courses) | 3 |
| Chamber Ensembles (over 2-4 semesters) | 2 |
| Conducting | 2 |
| Half Recital | 0 |
| Performance Class (0 credit class over 6 semesters) | 0 |
Music Composition
| Applied Composition Lessons (1 credit over 6 semesters) | 6 |
| Composition (3 courses) | 6 |
| Music Literature (3 courses) | 6 |
| Additional Ensembles (1 major + 2 chamber) | 3 |
| Survey of Music Technology | 2 |
| Introduction to Music Industry | 2 |
| Jazz Theory | 2 |
| Applied Piano Lessons (1 credit over 2 semesters) | 2 |
| Composition Recital | 2 |
| Electives | 1 |
General Education
| 1 – Communication (3 courses) | 9 |
| 2 – Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| 3 – Arts and Humanities (2 courses) | 6 |
| 4 – Natural Sciences (2 courses) | 6 |
| 5 – Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) | 6 |
| 6 – Diversity (2 courses) | 6 |
| Student Success Seminar | 3 |