Creative Composition

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course is a hands-on seminar in composition. Students will learn to discuss the work of living composers, learn aesthetic and technical principles of orchestration, and compose original music, responding to thought-provoking repertoire and specific compositional challenges. The semester will culminate in a final composition project, which students will have performed in a concert setting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to interact with professional musicians, including guest and resident ensembles, and speak with guest composers, who may include luminary figures in the field of contemporary composition. Previous experience in composition is not required, but a foundation in music theory will be assumed. (Completion of MUS 20002 is required prior to enrollment. Completion of theory coursework 20003 and above is recommended. Music Majors who do not meet prerequisites may seek permission from the instructor.)