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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, Elainie Lillios, Piyawat Louilarpprasert 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...

Spotlight

"Nature’s Bard (Dickinson’s Autumn)" composed by Marilyn Shrude

"Dino" composed by Piyawat Louilarpprasert

"Force Majeure" composed by Christopher Dietz

"Immeasurable Distance" composed by Dr. Elainie Lillios

"Visionary" composed by Steven Naylor

BGSU Composition celebrates guest composers by asking them some "serious" questions.

BGSU Composition celebrates guest composers by asking them some "serious" questions.

Winners of Toledo Symphony Orchestra Readings 2019
Winners of Toledo Symphony Orchestra Reading November 2019
Masterclass with Christopher Theofanidis
Indigo Knecht '20 with guest composer Christopher Theofanidis

Updated: 02/20/2025 10:47AM