Programs of Study in Composition

The Composition program at Texas Tech University offers a Bachelors of Music, Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.  This program is designed to prepare the student for a multitude of possible career and education pathways.  The Bachelor of Music in Composition provides the composer with a professional portfolio of music compositions and professional skills for careers in an ever-growing array of fields involved with the creation and design of music. The Master of Music degree in music composition emphasizes a program for the creation of musical works. The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is oriented toward professional practice in music composition emphasizing the creation of musical works.