Courses
Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble
This course emphasizes in-depth score study and elements involved with the formulation of musical ideas, the role of the conductor, and the proper kind of relationship between the conductor and the
Conducting 2
The course assumes basic beat pattern knowledge and covers three areas: (1) symphonic conducting with an instrumental soloist (concerto), (2) symphonic conducting with a vocal soloist (operatic ari
Conducting 1
Techniques of conducting vocal and instrumental music. Fundamental beat patterns. Discussion and study of terminology, problems of tempo, phrasing, and articulation.
Introduction to Contemporary Composition
Introduction to compositional concepts from the late 20th century with emphasis on students writing original compositions.
Digital Score Preparation for Composers
The course will focus on the acquisition of skills with technological tools for the creation of professional composition portfolios.
Guitar Composition Techniques for Performers/Composers
Intermediate and advanced approach to guitar composition techniques.
Directed Study in Orchestral Composition
The composition of an extended work for full contemporary orchestra. Intended to demonstrate the ability to handle large orchestral groups in a characteristic and coherent manner.
Directed Study in Sonata Composition
Sonata form. The composition of an extended three-movement sonata for piano or for solo instrument and piano.
Composition Internship
Monitored and evaluated professional work experience in an environment related to the composition major.
Scoring for Full Orchestra
Orchestration techniques for full symphony orchestra.
Directed Study in Small Forms 2
Individualized instruction in composing small forms (i.e., short instrumental pieces, themes and variations, art songs, single movements of larger works, etc.).
Directed Study in Small Forms 1
Students will take a half-hour private lesson with a composition teacher each week.
World Music Resources in Composition
Approaches to composition using ideas and aesthetic principles from a variety of non-Western musical traditions.
Introduction to Electroacoustic Music for Composers
Introduction to Electroacoustic Music for Composers is a survey course in electronic and computer music composition.
Principles and Techniques of Writing for the Voice
Examination of representative solo vocal works from the 19th and 20th centuries (including works requiring nontraditional vocal techniques), with emphasis on dramatic organization, relationship of
Choral Composition
Traditional scoring techniques for full chorus with and without instrumental accompaniment. A choral composition in a traditional style is required as a final project.
Scoring for Strings
Discussion of string instruments, their special effects, and proper notation. Principles of string orchestration and voicing techniques.
New Music Composition and Performance Workshop
The workshop provides opportunities for student composers to hear performances of their own work, and for student performers to gain public performing experience of original student works and works
Contemporary Techniques in Composition 2
The continuation of CM-311 with concentration on the employment of serial approaches to composition. Various composition assignments and a final project are required.
Contemporary Techniques in Composition 1
Specific techniques of traditional 20th-century composition. Technical devices such as quartal harmony, serial writing, polytonality, and contrapuntal techniques.