理论和作曲集中将使学生为作曲或音乐理论的研究生学习做好准备。该课程以作曲主题的班级和个人指导以及音乐理论必修和选修课程的广泛列表为特色。理论课程使学生能够编写，聆听，分析，理论化和接受从十六世纪到现在对音乐作品的批评。
The University of New Mexico Department of Music aims to provide the highest quality musical education, in order to make a substantial contribution to the cultural life of its region and the world by reinforcing the integral value of music in society.<br><br>Our programs strive to develop the complete musician, one who is not solely interested in his or her primary instrument, but one who engages the world around them with and through their music. UNM has the largest performance faculty in the state, and students in all degree plans have access to one-on-one instruction on their instrument. A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.