Advanced Composition

Course Description

Weekly seminars in music composition, including analysis of existing works, reading/discussion of theoretical and critical writings on composition, exercises in specific composition techniques, and ongoing discussion of student works-in-progress. Prerequisite: Music 150.

Course Requirements

• Completion of assigned short exercises focusing on specific aspects and techniques of composition.
• Composition and recording of one short work for chamber ensemble.
• Informed in-class discussion of assigned readings, listenings, and analyses.

Final Exam

Thursday, March 20, 7:00-9:00 pm