Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Compodition Portfolio Information
Composition (BM)
To be considered for an interview, the composition program requires a prescreening portfolio to be uploaded to the School of Music
Application. Refer to "Recordings + Portfolios" for technical
specifications.
Portfolio Requirements
l Three to five of
the applicant's strongest compositions demonstrating technical facility in a
variety of genres. Recent works are preferred.
l Materials should
include scores in PDF and recordings.
l Applicants who
pass the prescreening are scheduled for an interview with the composition
faculty. In the event that you are not selected for an interview, you may still
audition for admission in another degree.
l Composition
applicants invited for an interview must also perform an audition to be
considered for admission. Refer to your instrument or voice above for
audition repertoire.