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Courses

Guitar Composition Techniques for Performers/Composers

COMPFall, Spring

Intermediate and advanced approach to guitar composition techniques.

Digital Score Preparation for Composers

COMPFall, Spring

The course will focus on the acquisition of skills with technological tools for the creation of professional composition portfolios.

Introduction to Contemporary Composition

COMPSpring

Introduction to compositional concepts from the late 20th century with emphasis on students writing original compositions.

Conducting 1

COMPFall, Spring, Summer

Techniques of conducting vocal and instrumental music. Fundamental beat patterns. Discussion and study of terminology, problems of tempo, phrasing, and articulation.

Conducting 2

COMPFall, Spring, Summer

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 with Live Keyboard Ensemble

COMPFall, Spring

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 with Live Keyboard Ensemble

COMPFall, Spring

A conducting class class where students conduct other students playing MIDI keyboards that create the sounds of the instruments of an orchestral ensemble.

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