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

Prerequisites: MCMP 214 and MCMP 215

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