MUSI3481 Applied Composition

Credit Hours: 1 semester hours
Prerequisites: Faculty Consent Required

Course Description

Study of compositional devices, methods, and approaches to develop original music.

Goals and Objectives

The goals of this course are as follows:

• To develop the learner’s ability to accurately notate music.

• To develop creativity in music.

• To expand the student’s knowledge of repertoire.

Students who complete this course will be able to:

• compose two to three original compositions.

• compose various etudes.

• demonstrate ability to notate.

• discuss and develop creative approaches.

Materials Needed

• Notation software

• Manuscript paper (as necessary)

• Technique Book (to be discussed in first lesson)