Courses
Traditional Composition Forms in the 20th Century 1
A comprehensive survey of the forms that originated in the Renaissance, baroque, and classical periods, and their development and use by composers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Trends in Orchestra Composition
Students will study orchestral compositions by the most recognized 21st-century concert music composers.
Traditional Composition Forms in the 20th Century 2
A continuation of the survey of forms. Sonata, rondo, simple ternary, and other forms are analyzed in detail and traced through the music of composers from the 18th century to the present day.
The Beethoven String Quartets
Comparative study and analysis of the principal Beethoven quartets. Relationship of the quartets to his work as a whole.
Bart'ok's Chamber Music
Score analysis, discussion, and study of Bart'ok's principal chamber works. Comparison of formal characteristics, scoring, and compositional practices.
Early Chamber Music of Arnold Schoenberg
Analysis of the early tonal and free atonal techniques in Schoenberg's pre-1923 compositions. Examinations of the causes and effects of preserial techniques in 20th-century composition.
Advanced Counterpoint
Analysis and writing of three- and four-voice imitative counterpoint based on traditional models. Models include fugue, chorale prelude, and passacaglia or chaconne.
20th-Century Counterpoint
The course is based on the examination of different realms of 20th-century counterpoint through the detailed analysis of contrapuntal styles and techniques of leading innovative composers such as R
Advanced Conducting Seminar With Live Orchestra
This course is designed for the student who wishes to further abilities in conducting. Emphasis is on rehearsal techniques and interpretation while working with a live orchestral ensemble.
Advanced Conductor's Workshop with Live Keyboard Ensemble
A practical course for conductors and music directors in preparation, organization, rehearsal, and recording under studio conditions.
Conducting Small Ensembles
This course is designed to give students practical experience in conducting rehearsals of small instrumental groups.
Conducting for Film and TV Production
Rehearsing and recording to picture with live performers under studio conditions. Focus on preparation, efficiency, and accurate synchronization.
Advanced Rehearsal Techniques
An advanced course for conductors in the development of effective technical, musical, and psychological skills, including planning (choice of literature, aesthetic and practical considerations, all
Directed Study in Conducting
Supervised preparation and performance of an approved conducting project.
Careers in Conducting
Presentation and discussion on the topics of what it takes to succeed as a professional conductor in the 21st century.
The Art of Counterpoint
This course will instruct students in the fundamental principles of free counterpoint (i.e., composition with melodic lines) with an emphasis on two-part writing.
Tonal Counterpoint 1
Free counterpoint within a functional tonal context. Emphasis on two-voice writing, binary, and melodic phrase forms.
Tonal Two-Part Canon and Invention
Continuation of CP-211. A thorough study of canon and two-part invention through analysis and composition within a functional tonal language.
Art of Counterpoint 2
A thorough study of the Two and Three-Part Inventions of J.S. Bach through analysis and composition within a functional tonal language.
Contemporary Techniques in Composition 1
Specific techniques of traditional 20th-century composition. Technical devices such as quartal harmony, serial writing, polytonality, and contrapuntal techniques.