Techniques of Music Composition G71. 2162 May be repeated for credit. Fennelly, Karchin. 4 points. Examines techniques of music composition as they are applied to the actual creation of musical works. Techniques of 20th-century compositional practice are studied and evaluated both from the standpoint of craft and of aesthetic principles.
Students create compositions, and works are performed in public concerts.
A study of the principles and techniques of Heinrich Schenker's method of tonal analysis, with reference to sketches and studies of tonal masterworks prepared by Schenker and others. Students develop their own analytic skills through weekly assignments of selected music from the 17th to 19th centuries. 20th-Century Analysis G71.2163 Fennelly, Karchin. 4 points. Selected 20th-century masterworks are discussed in depth. Students read relevant literature and create short works reflecting mastery of digital synthesis technique.