Composition III

Catalog description

This is an upper-level course in compositional techniques that systematically explores the relationship between melodic phrasing and harmonic progressions. Students will compose for standard acoustic instrument groups while continuing to develop expertise in handling line, tonality, and texture in chamber music composition. Topics will include but not be limited to musical styles from the 20th & 21st centuries. Students will write for existing chamber groups in the School of Music and are encouraged to showcase their efforts in Student Composer recitals throughout the year. Offered in a class format. Prerequisite: Composition II or instructor permission.