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Tools and software for music creation and notation, as well as work-sharing platforms like Soundcloud, Bandcamp and YouTube, have been developed and embedded into the fabric of our current music culture. As such, a number of non-composition music major students are exploring their own musical creativity outside of the formal setting of coursework. 

Through OHIO's undergraduate Music Composition certificate, students hone their compositional skills, helping them to become more knowledgeable, adaptable, and ultimately, more marketable in their chosen field. The program emphasizes the skills, content knowledge and experiences essential to a composer in the 21st century including three semesters of individual lessons, a course in orchestration, courses in music software and sound studies and courses in advanced music theory. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Music Composition Certificate program requires junior standing, an application interview with the certificate director, completion of MUS 2040 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV, non-composition music major, and completion of MUS 2020 - Music Theory IV with a minimum grade of C.

Curriculum

The program emphasizes the skills, content knowledge, and experiences essential to a composer in the 21st century including three semesters of individual lessons, a course in orchestration, courses in music software and sound studies, and courses in advanced music theory. There is a minimum of 15 credit hours required for completion.

Learn more about the program and view course requirements on the University Catalog webpage.

Career Opportunities

This program is designed for non-composition music majors, including those looking to improve their music teaching by engaging in music creation, performance majors in the new CMDI program, and individuals creating music for therapeutic use. It provides essential skills for these pursuits, including score and part preparation, digital music creation and distribution, music analysis, and arranging.