Course Description
Students will compose pieces and perform their compositions. Student works will imitate historical styles or be freely devised. Ability to read music and play an instrument or sing is required. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of the instructor; Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Develop composition skills and demonstrate the ability to identify and use imitative and imaginative practices to create original music.
- Develop foundations of a compositional style related to personal purpose, interests, or values between self and community.
- Establish relationships with performing musicians through score preparation, rehearsal, and performance.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Project 1 | 15% |
| Project 2 | 15% |
| Project 3 | 15% |
| Final Project | 20% |
| Attendance | 20% |
| Class participation | 15% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 95-100% | A |
| 90-94% | A- |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 83-86% | B |
| 80-82% | B- |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 73-76% | C |
| 70-72% | C- |
| 67-69% | D+ |
| 63-66% | D |
| 60-62% | D- |
| 0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is worth 20% of the final grade.
Class participation is worth 15% of the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Staff paper and professional music notation software (FINALE, Sibelius, Dorico, or Musescore). Some of these programs are available for FREE for students on computers in the Music Building Computer Lab (room 116). Staff paper, pencils, and notebook.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.