THYU 417T - Microtonal Composition and Performance

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

Through graduated singing exercises, students learn to hear the half step divided into six equal parts. Written harmony, melody, and counterpoint exercises explore microtonal sonorities, along with an investigation of rhythmic language that reflects tonal implications of the music. Students perform their own works, using their own instruments and two pianos tuned one quarter-tone apart. Listening assignments: Carillo, Haba, Wyshnegradski, Sims, Johnston, Maneri, and others. Prerequisite: THYU 202, 208. (3 credits) Werntz

Credits:

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

Calendar System:

Semester

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