LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  3. Certificate In Composition (Music Majors/Minors)

Certificate In Composition (Music Majors/Minors)

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Micro-CredentialAcademicCIP: 50.0901

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

The Certificate in Composition offers music majors and minors an opportunity to focus studies on composition and arranging. Students gain practical experience creating original works for various ensembles, furthering understanding of musical form, orchestration, and contemporary techniques.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Martin, Tennessee

    554 University Street, Martin, Tennessee, 38238

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-2042.00

Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageFine ArtsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionHearing SensitivityMemorizationAuditory AttentionOriginalityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gat
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to in
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Technology

Computer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareMusic or sound editing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

AccordionsAcoustic guitarsAlto hornsAlto saxophonesAmplifiersAudio equalizersAutoharpsBagpipesBanjoesBaritone hornsBassoonsBb clarinetsBongo drumsBuglesCaposBunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compasses

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Musicians and Singers27-2042.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Live performance repertoire — execute prepared selections under the direction of a conductor or music director in rehearsal and small ensemble settings.
  • Vocal or instrumental technique — apply foundational training in tone production, breath control, and posture during supervised practice sessions and studio instruction.
  • Musical notation and printed text — read and follow standard scores, chord charts, or lead sheets to perform assigned repertoire under instructor guidance.
  • Harmonic and rhythmic fundamentals — identify and apply basic principles of harmony, melody, and rhythm when learning new pieces in an educational or rehearsal environment.
  • Choral direction cues — observe and respond to a choral leader's or prompter's visual and gestural signals during group vocal performances or rehearsals.
  • Repertoire memorization — memorize assigned musical selections and performance routines for recitals, auditions, or classroom presentations with guided support.
  • Ensemble participation — perform as a contributing member of a vocal group, band, or orchestra section under the supervision of a section leader or conductor.
  • Music editing software — use digital audio workstations or sound editing tools at a basic level to record, review, and evaluate personal practice sessions.
  • Professional scheduling tools — maintain personal performance calendars and engagement records using calendar and scheduling software under administrative guidance.
  • Active listening in performance — demonstrate attentive listening to co-performers and accompanists to match tempo, dynamics, and phrasing in a collaborative rehearsal context.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported