This course can serve as a forum for those who would like to collaborate with artists in other disciplines, as collaborative projects are not only welcomed, but encouraged. A seminar in creative music making for composers, performers as well as students from other disciplines. Emphasis is placed on developing individual styles and techniques for composers and acquiring skills needed to interpret contemporary music for performers. Students will work on both individual and collaborative projects which focus on how composers and performers can work together. Improvisation will be part of this process.
Interdisciplinary work is encouraged.
Each student will compose a work which will be performed in the class. The senior project may be completed in conjunction with this seminar.