| MUSM4013 |
Instrumental and Vocal Composition 4
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One class each week in Instrumental and Vocal Composition, Analysis, Instrumentation and Orchestration in semester 1.
The preparation of a major composition under regular supervision in semester 2. |
Prerequisite
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The satisfactory
completion of Instrument and Vocal Composition 3. |
Aim
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To gain experience in composing for music theatre, including opera, and in the use of multi-media. |
| Content |
Semester 1:
To compose two of the following three works:
–a short tragic scene.
–a short lyric scene.
–a short comic scene.
Semester 2:
To compose a major composition.
Analysis
Serial and other techniques-a study of post-dodecaphonic organisations
of sound materials which still maintain segmental control (e.g. Olivier
Messiaen and 'modes of limited tranposition', 'non-retrogradable
rhythms', 'added time values', etc.) together with an examination of
permutation techniques for a limited group of intervals (e.g.
Stravinsky, Cantata; Seiber, Permutanzioni a Cinque for Wind Quintet; Don Banks, Three Episodes for Flute and Piano; etc).
Instrumentation and Orchestration
Orchestration for the Theatre-a consideration of the problems of
balance between vocal and instrumental forces in the theatre.
Orchestration of sections of piano reductions of selected scores (e.g.
Berg, Wozzeck; Larry Sitsky, The Fall of the House of Usher; and Weill, The Seven Deadly Sins).
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| Assessment |
Instrumental and Vocal Composition assignments–50%.
Major composition (semester 2)–50%. |
| References |
In addition to
works mentioned in the 'Suggested reading for Composition students'
[...], other materials will be chosen in consultation with the
lecturers.
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