The student is required to write a syllabus, review theory texts, and write lesson plans. At the conclusion of the semester, the student teaches a Freshman class with supervision. This course introduces students to the instruments of the orchestra by requiring them to write for those instruments. Composers Forum Composition students meet to study scores and listen to recordings of new music and engage in discussions. Occasionally the forum will host a guest composer who lectures informally and presents his work.
Students also present and discuss their own works.