All students also pursues studies on an instrument of choice.
Students in the program have their compositions performed and recorded by student ensembles, and may work in the field of electronic music employing the latest MIDI editing, digital signal processing, and computer synthesis techniques in two studios with full digital multi-tracking capabilities. Applicants for admission to the undergraduate program in theory and composition may enter the major as freshmen or sophomores. Work submitted for application evaluation should be in good manuscript form and should demonstrate talent, some knowledge of Contemporary Music, and some technical skills. For more about the admission process, please see the Boston University Home Page .