The FIU Music Composition Program is designed to give students a strong background in the techniques and languages of a variety of musical styles ranging from common practice music to the most experimental contemporary approaches. Combining a strong emphasis in writing with analysis, the program is designed to produce composers who are proficient in a variety of musical languages while at the same time allowing for the evolution of an individual's personal compositional craft and approach. A strong emphasis on musicianship including the performance and conducting of a student's own works further enhances the young composer's development as a competent musician. Numerous performance opportunities of students' works by excellent performers and ensembles as well as hands on experience in the use of new technologies including MIDI, computer music, and interactive and notational software are an integral part of the curriculum. Many of our graduates have continued studies at other prestigious schools and have been the recipients of ASCAP and BMI Student Composition awards. The music composition program at FIU prepares students for either continued graduate studies in composition or as skillful composers continuing in a variety of other venues. Please check the following documents for more information regarding the curricula: Bachelor of Music in Composition and Master of Music in Composition For more information regarding the program contact: Dr. Orlando Jacinto Garcia
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