| MUSM4009 |
Composition Seminar 4
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Class
instruction of one 2-hour seminar/workshop each week, together with
occasional performances and recordings, Where suitable subject matter
is to be covered, the Composition Seminar will, from time to time, be
pursued jointly with appropriate Musicology seminar groups. |
| Prerequisite |
none
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| Aim |
To develop
practical compositional and analytical techniques. |
| Content |
Preparation of
sketch scores suitable for performance by seminar participants,
appropriate to class size.
Participation in performances and recording of these works, appropriate
to class size.
Improvised composition, appropriate to class size.
Preparation and presentation of musical analyses.
Attendance and participation in seminars given by visiting musicians. |
| Assessment |
Attendance and
presentation of sketch scores–30%.
Presentation of four analyses or equivalent–40%.
Submission of a Seminar Book containing a detailed account of every
seminar–30%.
Eligibility for
assessment:
Attendance at 80% of the scheduled seminars/workshops is required
before a student will be eligible for assessment in this unit.
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| Texts |
none |
| References |
Music materials
will be chosen by the appropriate staff of the School.
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