MUSIC COMPOSITION (MCMP)
MCMP 201 - PRINCIPLES OF MUSIC COMPOSITION
Through writing short original works, students will learn the principles of music composition and the elements of compositional style. Topics include notation, form, structure, shape, and instrumentation, as well as listening skills and various 20th and 21st century styles.
Credits: 2
Attributes: Honors Program
Course Notes: Enrollment in RU Honors required.
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 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 - SUMMER COMPOSITION INSTITUTE
The Summer Composition Institute offers an opportunity for young composers to write both acoustic and electro-acoustic music. The program includes private lessons with composition faculty, lectures on various topics from form/analysis to electro-acoustic music technique, seminars on professional development and professionalism for musicians, reading sessions with faculty musicians, and performances of student works.
Credits: 2
Attributes: Humanities
Course Notes: The ability to read and notate music required.
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