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MSC 386 Introduction to Composition

For students with little or no previous experience in composition. Exploration of ways of thinking about and organizing basic material elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm and timbre, as well as developing skills of score preparation and analytical listening. Exposition to a variety of ideas and techniques, based very broadly on Western "art" music of the 20th century, but not attempting to guide towards any particular style. The primary emphasis on process of learning through feedback, via individual and group meetings as well as frequent opportunities to hear compositional exercises performed and recorded. Credit units: 3 ECTS Credit units: 5.

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