MUSIC COMPOSITION (MCMP)
MCMP 201 - MUSIC COMPOSITION (LOWER DIV)
Applied, one-on-one lesson for the development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2
Attributes: Honors Program
Course Notes: Requires audition and consent of the instructor. No additional credit granted for MCMP 201 as 'PRINCIPLES OF MUS COMPOSITION.'
MCMP 211 - COMPOSITION (MAJOR)
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MUSC 121A (may be taken concurrently) and MUSC 121B (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: Consent.
MCMP 212 - COMPOSITION II (MAJOR)
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MCMP 211
MCMP 213 - COMPOSITION III
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MCMP 212
MCMP 214 - COMPOSITION IV
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 3,4
Prerequisites: MCMP 213
MCMP 215 - SOPHOMORE COMPOSITION JURY
Juried presentation of portfolio of original compositions.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: MCMP 213
MCMP 220 - SONG WRITING/BEATS LAB
Credits: 1
Attributes: Humanities
Course Notes: Variable credit (0-1) depending on student's program required.
MCMP 225 - COMPOSITION SEMINAR
This course meets every week to discuss composition-related topics. The class activities comprise listening, discussion, presentations, invited guest lecturers and performers, and preparation of collaborative works.
Credits: 1
MCMP 301 - MUSIC COMPOSITION (UPPER DIV)
This is one-on-one applied composition lessons.
Credits: 2
Attributes: Humanities
Prerequisites: MCMP 203
Course Notes: MCMP 203 or the equivalent level of skills as determined by the Music Composition Program.
MCMP 311 - COMPOSITION V
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2-4
MCMP 312 - COMPOSITION VI
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2-4
Prerequisites: MCMP 311
MCMP 313 - COMPOSITION VII
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2-4
Prerequisites: MCMP 312
MCMP 314 - COMPOSITION VIII
Development of compositional technique and portfolio. Presentation of senior recital.
Credits: 2-4
Prerequisites: MCMP 313
MCMP 315 - SENIOR COMPOSITION RECITAL
Capstone public presentation of original compositions demonstrating artistic growth, technical proficiency, and creative voice. Students prepare and produce a recital of works composed during their course of study, collaborating with performers as appropriate. The project reflects mastery of compositional craft, effective rehearsal and production practices, and readiness for professional or graduate-level work. Faculty supervision guides the development, preparation, and presentation of the recital.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: MCMP 311
Course Notes: Required of composition majors in the senior year. MCMP 314 must be taken concurrently. The recital must include at least 40 minutes of music representative of the student’s work and approved by the primary composition instructor. Recital date and production details are subject to faculty approval.
MCMP 325 - GAME THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
This course is designed to help individual musicians to learn music composition in its beginning stages; smaller forms of composition, emphasizing motivic transformation, rhythmic organization, and structural principles. Students will develop a familiarity with various instruments and learn how to compose an effective piece with a limited amount of musical material. Students will complete three composition projects and three listening assignments.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MUSC 222A and MUSC 222B
Course Notes: Previously offered as "COMPOSING I