MUS 323 - Composition I

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

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Description:

The purpose of Composition I is to introduce students to the techniques and challenges of original composition. In the process of producing compositions in jazz, popular, and concert mustic styles, students will explore representative repertoire and consider such topics as motive and phrase, line writing, thematic development, planning harmonic progressions, formal design, effective orchestration and appropriate notation. Major projects incude songs, an extended multi-horn jazz composition and a work for mixed chamber ensemble. Prerequisite: MUS222 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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