Composition Lessons Instruction in composition at CSUH is designed to provide students the skills and experience necessary to pursue a career as a composer within the many areas of the profession including concert music, musical theater and film music. The pursuit of graduate studies and careers in teaching is also strongly encouraged. Composition majors are welcomed at different levels of skill and from a variety of musical backgrounds.
Students receive weekly private lessons from our faculty of highly respected composers.
Each quarter there are special composition recitals on which students may hear their works performed by skilled student and faculty performers. Performances by some of the larger ensembles, such as Symphonic Band and University Singers, are also available to some advanced students. Students may receive instruction in the use of the equipment and are allowed liberal access to the studio facilities. Prospective composition majors are invited to visit the campus to meet with the faculty composers and to see the Electronic Music Studio.