The primary focus of the Composition program is contemporary concert music, although students are encouraged to explore many other styles and technologies like jazz, electronic, computer and MIDI applications.
Faculty composers work directly with composition majors and opportunities for the performance of students' work are abundant. The Webster New Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Chorale, Jazz Combos, Jazz Singers and Big Band all perform on campus.
Major composition projects and public performances are required of all composition students.
In partnership with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Webster has sponsored lectures by composers such as Claude Baker, John Corigliano, Donald Erb, Karel Husa, Barbara Kolb and Joan Tower.
Applicants to the undergraduate music program must complete an in-person audition or interview with the music faculty and complete a music theory diagnostic examination. The examination is used to assist faculty in placing students in the proper classes.
Did You Know?Private music instruction is provided by talented faculty and members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster University's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education. Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Did You Know?
Students work with prominent performing artists such as Louise Quick, former assistant to Bob Fosse, and original Broadway cast member in Pippin.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
15-25 students
Student Body:
Represents 46 U.S. states and 130 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
