Composition Week 2025 » Impressive Teens

Composition Week provides aspiring young composers with concentrated study in the fundamentals of composition. Through individualized attention, students of all levels of proficiency – from beginner to advanced – work with Westminster faculty members, Stefan Young, Christian Carey and Philip Orr. Classes in style, 20th-century music and musical analysis focus on works by major composers. After a week of daily private lessons and numerous compositions, students perform and record their newly composed pieces in a final concert. Program Highlights: Virtual format – participate from the comfort of home Daily private lessons Analysis: college level topics Lab time with Finale coach Participate in final concert (parents, family and friends are invited to attend) Faculty composers share their works Show-and-Tell for campers to share past compositions