A student composer on stage practising before a concert

Student Composers

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Composition courses are part of the Music Research and Composition (MRC) 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.

MRC Chair: Peter Franck
Prerequisites and Entrance Requirements: Music 2695A/B, Music 2629, or permission of the instructor.
CEARP facilities

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.

2026-27 Performances and Premieres

Please read the Audience Information page before joining us on campus.
Concert programs are available for download up to a week in advance.
Durations are estimated.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (1.5 hours)

Student Composers Fall Concert

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (1.5 hours)

Eclectricity

Electroacoustic works by student composers

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (3 hours)

Student Composer and Chamber Music Gala

Hear world premieres of works by Western student composers, performed by Western student chamber music groups.

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 6:00pm Paul Davenport Theatre (2 hours)

Electric Stratospheres

Electroacoustic works by student composers