MUSIC COMPOSITION (MCMP)
MCMP 201 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
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 202 - COMPOSITION (BMA CONC)
Development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2
MCMP 203 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
Applied lessons in Music Composition for students in BA/BMA programs.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MCMP 202
MCMP 204 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
Applied composition lessons for students in BA or BMA programs.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MCMP 203
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: 0
MCMP 301 - APPLIED MUSIC COMPOSITION
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 302 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
Applied, one-on-one lesson for the development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MCMP 301
Course Notes: Requires audition and the consent of the instructor.
MCMP 303 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
Applied, one-on-one lesson for the development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MCMP 302
Course Notes: Requires audition and the consent of the instructor.
MCMP 304 - APPLIED COMPOSITION
Applied, one-on-one development of compositional technique.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MCMP 303
Course Notes: Requires audition and consent of instructor.
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 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