MUSI 361 - Composition

An introductory course in techniques of music composition. Students will compose a portfolio of several short works for a variety of instruments and voices. Topics of study include instrumentation, thematic expansion and development, enlargement of harmonic vocabulary, analysis, study of contemporary music repertoire, frequent listening, and score study. A class concert will be organized for works to receive their world premiere by visiting guest artists. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 113 or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. (4 Credits)