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MUSC0309A-F14

Advanced Composition I

Advanced Composition
In this course we will focus on writing for string quartet, brass quintet, a cappella singing, piano, or performance art and involve issues of technique, style, and practical considerations, as well as study of selected elements of the literature. The course will culminate with a reading of student works by a professional ensemble or solo performer. This semester we focus on composing for the string quartet. We will discuss a variety of string techniques as well as issues of form and orchestration. We will listen to important works for that medium and discuss the styles from the Classical period to this century. Students will compose exercises, leading to a substantial string quartet to be "read" by the Jupiter String Quartet. (MUSC 0209 and 0210 or approval of instructor). 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92177
Subject Code:
MUSC
Course Number:
0309
Section Identifier:
A

Course

MUSC 0309

All Sections in Fall 2014

Fall 2014

MUSC0309A-F14 Lecture (Tan)