About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a minor in Music Composition. The Music Minor can be paired with practically any major in the university. The minor areas are designed for students who want to continue to develop musically throughout their college career. It is highly recommended that students begin the Music Minor in the freshman year. The Music Composition Minor focuses on the development of composition and analysis skills based on a study of the theoretical background of music from various periods and cultures.


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Program Highlights

  • Recitals, concerts and master classes each year.

  • Numerous ensembles and individual performers available for performances of works by student composers.

  • Numerous ensembles and individual performers available for performances of works by student composers.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Music Composition at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Music Composition should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

For Admission to the Music Composition Program

GPA

3.00

TOEFL score

paper based: 550, internet based 79

IELTS score

6.5

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

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Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Numerous ensembles and individual performers available for performances of works by student composers.

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to ODU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

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NORFOLK, VA 23529