Compositional Practice, 1970-2000

3.0 credits

A composition and analysis course dealing with compositional trends from about 1970 to 2000 as demonstrated in the works of composers including Dutilleux, Kurtág, Ligeti, Lutoslawski, Saariaho, Sciarrino, and Vivier. Class participation, one composition project, two listening exams, and a final project comprising a paper and presentation are required. Intended for graduate students; others by permission of the instructor. Designed in sequence with CMP 413, but may be taken independently. Required for all composition MM and MA students. Offered every other year.