The student is also expected to attend weekly listening sessions, held at a time convenient to both the composition faculty and the composition students. The student will read weekly in the course text about the history and aesthetics of 20th century composition. The student will also be expected to research orchestration techniques pertaining to their work in progress, both in the library and with actual performers. Additionally, there will be assigned concert critiques, where the student will be expected to interpret the works presented based on the knowledge they have gained in this course. The critiques will be included in the student's portfolio at the end of the semester.
Attendance is mandatory.
Missed lessons will result in the lowering of the student's grade by half a grade. Lessons which are rescheduled in advance are not considered missed.