Welcome to BGSU's Composition page. Welcome to the Bowling Green State University 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 four talented and diverse full-time composition faculty members, Christopher Dietz, Mikel Kuehn, Elainie Lillios, and Marilyn Shrude, work well together to foster a supportive, creative environment in w
05/04/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 MM Composition graduates!
From L to R: Szu-An Chen, Collin McEneaney, Dean Kyle, Alric Godfrey, (Prof. Shrude with flute DMA Shannon Lotti), Ömer Kurtulus, Peyton Gray, Henry Hartley, (Dean Mathis). [not pictured: Bradlee Keaffaber]
05/03/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 BM Composition graduates!
From L to R: Lukas Bass, Meredith Gulla, Thomas Johnston, (Prof. Dietz), Rachel Moeller, Cruz Stock
04/08/2026
The Composition Department at Bowling Green State University successfully presented “Composers Forum No. 2” last evening at Bryan Hall. We congratulate all participating composers and performers, and thank our audience for their presence.
04/05/2026
Our department presents its final concert of the year, featuring works by student composers. We warmly congratulate all participating composers and are proud, as the BGSU community, to share this program.
April 7, 2026 — 8:00 PM
Bryan Hall
02/15/2026
Bowling Green State University proudly presents the first Composers Forum concert of the year. All are cordially invited to attend. The concert will take place on Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 PM in Bryan Hall at Bowling Green State University.
02/12/2026
Tonight we had the pleasure of hearing an inspiring program at the BGSU Faculty Members Concert, featuring works by our distinguished composers.
The program included:
Swarm (2011) – Christopher Dietz
still life: Ithaca Falls (2021, rev. 2026) – John Eagle
Within the Vortex (2024) – Marilyn Shrude
Grateful for the music, the performers, and the vibrant creative spirit of our community.
11/16/2025
Join us for the second concert of the Bowling Green State University Composers Forum.
The program features new works by student and emerging composers, showcasing a wide range of approaches to contemporary music.
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Bryan Hall, Bowling Green State University
The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
11/15/2025
One more pic from our reading session with the TSO, conductor Michael Lewanski, and guest composer Felipe Lara:
11/13/2025
Yesterday, we concluded the annual Toledo Symphony Orchestra Reading Session at BGSU. We congratulate this year’s participating composers — Lukas Bass, Will Hermanowski, Ömer Kurtuluş, Gabriel Manisco, and Szu An-Chen — for their outstanding work and artistic dedication.
We extend our sincere thanks to our guest composer, Felipe Lara, for his insight and guidance throughout the session.
10/16/2025
Don’t miss the 46th Annual New Music Festival October 16-18 at the Moore Musical Arts Center. Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the BGSU College of Musical Arts and the many composers & performers who have made BGSU a hub of new music for nearly a half century. View the event schedule at bgsu.edu/festival.