对作曲的研究使学生能够创造性地表达他们的音乐思想，了解有关作曲艺术的更多信息，以及当前技术在音乐创作中的应用。音乐创作专业的学生学习各种技能，使他们能够以有效的方式表达自己的音乐思想，从而可以进行创作。每个学生都会收到私人作曲指导，以及有关基本音乐理论，音乐历史，指挥，主要乐器/声音的课程以及合奏表演的指导。虽然作文教学将涵盖所有模式，流派和时期，但学生可以选择将自己的创造力集中在一个或多个特定领域。教学内容包括计算机硬件和软件的使用入门和高级课程。
Music composition majors learn a variety of skills enabling them to express their musical ideas in an effective manner that allows for performance of their creations. Each student receives private composition instruction along with instruction in basic music theory, musicology, conducting, lessons on their major instrument or voice, and ensemble performance. While composition instruction will cover all modes, genres, and periods, students may elect to concentrate their creativity on one or more specific areas. Instruction will include introductory and advanced courses in the use of computer hardware and software.