Ohio U. School of Music, Composition Composition, Theory, and Electronic Music Division Ohio University provides instruction in composition and electronic music from beginning levels through advanced graduate levels.
Composition is taught in private lessons or very small groups.
The course of instruction and pacing are carefully tailored to meet individual needs and goals. The curriculum is designed to prepare exceptionally talented students for careers as theorists or composers, or for continued study or graduate work in theory or composition. Music composition at Ohio University is taught in private or semi private lessons with a major professor or visiting composer-in residence. Six quarters of private study are required for the undergraduate composition degree, while the master's degree requires three quarters. Student composition recitals provide valuable opportunities for young composers to hear their music performed.