Introduction to Composition

Introduction to Composition explores a wide variety of compositional theories and practices with the goal of honing students’ technical skills and developing their unique compositional styles. Through creative assignments, readings, and listening, students will have the opportunity to observe and reflect on various compositional practices that may in turn be applicable to their own work. We also will address questions of musical craft including notation, technology, and instruments. To merge the gap between theory and praxis, in addition to our normal coursework we will conduct several reading sessions with hosted guest musicians, and we will conclude the semester with a final in-class concert. Prerequisite: MUSC 0560 or MUSC 0570 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students.