During the  programme offered by Roosevelt University students will cultivate the ability to use all of the building blocks of music to create a diverse portfolio of original works, gain necessary professional skills, and explore a wide variety of musical styles as they develop their unique voices.

If you are looking for an intensive music conservatory experience paired with the rich musical and cultural experiences provided by living in a major city, then the CCPA Composition Program will prepare you for a career as a professional composer. The emphasis on entrepreneurial activities also prepares students for multiple career opportunities after graduation.

The Music Composition program challenges dedicated individual composers to develop and hone their creative skills. The goals of the program for all students are to:

• Cultivate the ability to utilize all of the building blocks of music (pitch, rhythm, meter, tension and relaxation, formal structure) to create a diverse portfolio of works.

• Gain the necessary professional skills: rehearsal, communication, promotion, publication, and networking.

• Explore various musical languages and styles in pursuit of the formation of their own unique voices.