The following courses are structured as a combination of individual lessons and scheduled required lectures. An introduction to the basic craft of musical composition. The study and writing of larger musical forms. A continuation of Composition 415 with an introduction to computer technology and its electronic music applications. An introduction to composition for students interested in concentrating on original creative work in contemporary idioms.
Individual instruction is provided for student projects.
Also includes biweekly lectures on appropriate aspects of musical language and compositional craft. For students capable of original creative work. Consists of individual instruction and participation in a weekly seminar devoted to a broad range of 20th-century literature. Special attention is given to craft, instrumentation techniques, and personal statement. Stresses score preparation and performance material extraction, manuscript reproduction methods, and presentation.