The Composer's Toolbox II

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Composer?s Toolbox II introduces undergraduate students to music composition through non-conventional approaches to sound organization and notation. The class explores composing with field recordings, the inclusion of improvisation, process music, experimental music production techniques, and sound art. There are no stylistic prescriptions in the class, and students are encouraged to blend different techniques. Coursework consists of in-depth repertoire analysis, short readings, listening assignments, regular creative exercises, and a final composition. The course is open to students with varying degrees of compositional experience. Students who identify as having limited or extensive experience in composition will find opportunities to expand their practice and engage with new methods. (Note: Composer?s Toolbox I is not a prerequisite.) (MUSIC-MT)