THYU 306 - 20th Century Compositional Practices

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The New England Conservatory of Music

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Study of compositional practice through model composition and analysis of selected techniques and procedures employed by composers in the second half of the 20th century. Topics include: Postwar serialism, indeterminancy, minimalism, and the quest for new sounds. Composers include: Varese, Cage, Messiaen, Boulez, Stock hausen, Crumb, Berio, Cowell, Carter, Ligeti, Reich, Brown, and others. Student compositions will be performed in class. Continuation of THYU 305. Prerequisite: THYU 202, 208. (3 credits) Sandler

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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