The ODU Bachelor of Music in Composition program focuses on the development of composition, analysis and computer skills and is based on a comprehensive study of the theoretical background of music from all periods and various cultures. Comprehensive compositional, theoretical and historical curriculum taught on a high level Lecture-recital containing 30 minutes of original music must be presented around the time of the final semester of Music Composition lessons. Numerous ensembles and individual performers available for performances of works by students composers. At least one public performance of a composition per semester is required starting with the third semester of Music Composition lessons .