This course is intended for those students interested in becoming active compositionally and will include the study of certain representative contemporary works via recording and score. The student will be led by concrete assignments towards thinking compositionally. This will include the study of representative contemporary works via recording and score. At the end of the semester the student will hand in a portfolio of all work done during the semester which will then be graded. Participation in class discussions also plays a significant role in determining the grade.
Attendance is mandatory.