MDP 603E - Composition Project 1

Course Objectives

1. Through weekly lesson and assignments, students are mentored to gain a greater competency in the necessary contrapuntal and harmonic skills necessary for chamber-music composition.
2. To help students develop an advanced understanding of musical process and forms, particularly those of contemporary music.
3. To provide students with advanced skills in notation, such as for extended instrumental techniques

Course Description

Chamber Music writing, technical form and notational topics, development of personality, selfcriticism.