Music Theory and Composition Degree, Program Information at Chapman University

A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability. Find Colleges Offering Music Theory and Composition Degree.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
Music Directors
Job Description
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 580
- Average Annual Salary: $119,020
- Average Hourly Rate: $57.22
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Annual Salary: $37,210
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.89
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 68,005
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 76,763
- Percent Job Growth: 12.88%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Auditory Attention
- Speech Clarity
Music Composers and Arrangers
Job Description
Write and transcribe musical scores.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 580
- Average Annual Salary: $119,020
- Average Hourly Rate: $57.22
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Annual Salary: $37,210
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.89
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 68,005
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 76,763
- Percent Job Growth: 12.88%
Important Abilities
- Originality
- Near Vision
- Hearing Sensitivity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Music Theory and Composition

	Total
Overall
All Students	3

By Gender
Male	3
Female	-

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	1
Asian	-
Hispanic	1
White	1
Unknown	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

University of California - Santa Barbara

Address Not Available
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

California Institute of the Arts

24700 W McBean Pky
Valencia, CA 91355

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

Mills College

5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Pepperdine University

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA 92106

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

Stanford University