Stresses the shaping and instrumentation problems involved in composing for the mixed consort and examines differing approaches to musical notation. Weekly seminar participation is required. See description for Composition 425. 521. Seminar in Composition. Addresses the problems of composing for large instrumental forces, including orchestra.
Special attention is given to craft, instrumentation techniques and personal statement.
Score preparation and performance material extraction, manuscript reproduction methods and presentation are stressed. Participation in a seminar concerned with the detailed study of recent compositions, techniques and esthetics is required.