Composition 1a

3 credits · Undergraduate

Open only to students accepted into the BMus Concentration in Composition. Techniques and approaches of today’s music studied through writing of musical works for diverse instruments and ensembles, and through analysis of important works of repertoire. Emphasis will be given to creativity and to practical aspects of musical composition: effectiveness of orchestration, playability, quality of score, and preparation of parts. SIGNATURE REQUIRED. CALENDAR NOTES: MUSC 3211.03 and MUSC 3212.03 must be completed within the same academic year. EXCLUSIONS: MUSC 3210.06 FORMATS: Studio