Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music. One year of basic music theory or written permission of instructor. Cope, David . Techniques of the Contemporary Composer . A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on the part of the library support staff.
All projects are cumulitive .
Late work is not accepted. The requirements, emphasis, and timing of this course may be changed or adjusted to meet the specific needs of the class as determined by the instructor . A written critique of compositions on each listening list. These typed reports should contain objective prose describing the works on the listening list that demonstrates an understanding of the techniques used to produce the work as well as the aesthetic of the composition. The composition assignments will be handed in by the due date in Finale computer notation and bound for professtional presentation.