Music Theory/Composition Concentration
If you like to create music, you can take lessons in composition just like you can on an instrument or in voice through UIndy's Music Composition Concentration. We have a studio of composers busy creating music in all styles–classical, pop, jazz, rock, electronic, musical theatre, and more.
In addition to participating in composition activities, students in UIndy’s Music Theory Concentration take special electives, and spend time one-on-one with faculty learning how music works and investigating the roles music plays in cultures around the world.
Program Strengths
- Regular performances of student compositions
- Guest residencies of internationally-known guest composers
- Creative collaborations with other college departments including English, Spanish, Art & Design, and Dance for multimedia events
Music Theory/Composition Faculty
We have skilled faculty on staff and a variety of opportunities to help you grow in any creative direction you choose:
Meadow Bridgham
Composition and Theory
bridghamm@uindy.edu
Videos
Student Composers Forum, Spring 2021
Student Composers Forum, Fall 2020
UIndy Art Song Project Student Concert
Freshman Music Theory I Class First Creative Project
Freshman Aural Skills I Class First Song Project
Potential Careers in Theory and Composition
- Concert music
- Popular music
- Game music
- Film and TV scores
- Commercial music
- Musical theatre
- New media
- Educational music
- Church music
These are just some of the ever-growing areas where trained composers are needed. Additionally, composers and theorists are very well-qualified for jobs writing about music such as an author or critic, positions in arts administration, and teaching at a variety of levels. Composers and theorists who go on to get master's or doctoral degrees can enjoy teaching, and doing creative and scholarly work at colleges and universities.