Student Composers
Music Research and Composition Department Chair
Prerequisites and Entrance Requirements
Music 2695A/B, Music 2629, or permission of the instructor.
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Composition students are part of the Music Research and Composition Department. Student Composer Concerts are organized jointly with Music Performance Studies to provide an opportunity for student composers to realize their creative works in collaboration with performance students and faculty. Repertoire ranges from contemporary classical to electroacoustic.
Electroacoustic Composition & Performance
The objective is to produce musical compositions which use digital techniques of synthesis and data manipulation, and also feature integrated live-performance aspects.
Chamber Music Showcase
Composition students work with chamber groups to create new works for small ensembles.
2025-26 Performances and Premieres
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| Student Composer event durations as noted. All duration times are approximate. | Download concert programs |
Tuesday, October 21 | 7:30pm (approx. 1 hour)
von Kuster Hall
Student Composers Fall Concert
Join us for a concert featuring new compositions by student composers.
Tuesday, December 2 | 7:30pm (approx. 1.5 hours)
von Kuster Hall
Electroacoustic Student Composers Concert
Join us for a concert featuring fixed media electroacoustic works by undergraduate student composers.
Monday, April 6 | 7:30pm (approx. 1.5 hours)
von Kuster Hall
Contemporary Music Studio
The Contemporary Music Studio's final concert of the year will feature student composer premieres.
Tuesday, April 7 | 6pm (approx. 2 hours)
Paul Davenport Theatre
Electro Explorations
Join us for a concert of newly composed works by undergraduate and graduate student composers.
Tuesday, April 7 | 7:30pm (3 hour duration)
von Kuster Hall
Student Composer Chamber Music Gala Concert
This concert features world premieres of works by Western student composers, performed by Western student chamber music ensembles.
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