Do you have a passion inside you to create music? A desire that you can’t shake off, that almost has a life of its own?
It’s time to take your passion to the next level with a Music Composition major. In exploring your musical and creative gifts at Taylor, you will develop your individual composition style; experiment with different instruments and textures of sound; discover ways to realize your music through technology; and consider the various roles of music in different cultures around the globe.
Your faculty have walked in your shoes, and they are ready to shepherd you towards your goals of making music with purpose and excellence. Every Music Composition student concludes their music education with a senior recital, performing their original compositions.
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You’ll gain compositional and arranging understanding, performance opportunities, and conducting experience through required ensemble participation.
View EnsemblesStudents interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Music Audition & Scholarship Information
The Music, Theatre, & Dance Scholarship is presented to outstanding high school seniors and transfer students who are committed to a career in music, theatre, or dance. The total award amounts vary depending on the student’s musical ability and the needs of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. To qualify, students must declare a major in the department, complete the scholarship application, and audition in person or video.
Daniel Morrison
Class of 2016
“It was such a blessing to have professors who drove me to work hard, better my craft, and build habits toward excellence. Taylor also helped give me a wider base of understanding of Christian faith.”
Develop your music composition skills for numerous applications as you apply your passion for music to various fields. Majors in Christian Ministries or Film and Media Production may be interested in adding this minor to their degrees.
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Conor Angell
Department Co-Chair and Professor of Music Lyric Theatre and Voice
765-998-5290
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Andrea Baker
Music, Theatre & Dance Department Program Assistant
