Composition
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Welcome to the BGSU Composition Area website!
Our vibrant New Music program, combined with an internationally renowned faculty and excellent facilities makes the BGSU Composition program one of the most visible and thriving in the country.
Our talented full-time faculty members, Christopher Dietz, John Eagle and Marilyn Shrude, work well together to foster a supportive, creative environment in which young composers can thrive. Our history of excellence spans more than three decades...
Christopher Dietz
Professor
Coordinator of Composition
Theory | Composition
Phone: 419-372-2570
Email: cjdietz@bgsu.edu
www.christopher-dietz.com
Marilyn Shrude
Distinguished Artist Professor
Theory | Composition
Phone: 419-372-2055
Email: mshrude@bgsu.edu
www.marilynshrude.com
Spotlight
"Nature’s Bard (Dickinson’s Autumn)" composed by Marilyn Shrude
"reservoirs" composed by John Eagle
"Force Majeure" composed by Christopher Dietz
BGSU Composition celebrates guest composers by asking them some "serious" questions.
BGSU Composition celebrates guest composers by asking them some "serious" questions.
Updated: 10/30/2025 09:54AM

