The composition program at CSUS offers students the opportunity to pursue Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in composition.
Students receive private lessons and seminar studies from the distinguished CSUS faculty.
Guest composers and lecturers enhance the program through their appearances at CSUS during the Festival of New American Music during fall semester as well as at other times during the year. Students have the opportunity to have their works performed at three student composition recitals during the year, including a special student composer recital at the Festival of New American Music. The program has as its goal the development of the creative abilities of each student and the ability to work in varying mediums and styles. Students will be placed at the appropriate level based on the evaluation of submitted compositions. Whenever possible students should submit tapes of performances.