FA 331A - Principles of Composition

Institution:

Merrimack College

Subject:

Description:

A course designed to teach the student the basic techniques of writing music-including aspects of structure, instrumental usage, handling of different textures and compositional principles. Intensive creative work, often leading to readings of this music and a final work in performance will lead the student to both technical and musical self expression. Prerequisite: FA 231A or permission of the instructor. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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