Composition
Statement of Purpose
The
composition major
prepares the student for a career
that involves film and concert composition, arranging, music
production, and music entrepreneurship. Students are prepared
with a solid foundation of musicianship that encompasses
theory and aural skills, conducting, and instrumental or vocal
performance. This foundation is then built upon through intensive
studies in composition and technology that prepares students to
be composers of the 21st century.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the B.M. degree in composition, students
will be able to:
• Recognize and recall music theory principles and
contemporary art music practices.
• Analyze musical compositions by applying sound music
theory principles.
• Perform proficiently in his or her primary instrument.
• Compose in a variety of contemporary art music styles, and
begin to develop their own compositional style.
• Recall and demonstrate an understanding of composing for
various performing forces (i.e., different types of instrumental
or vocal solos or ensembles).
• Write and produce a senior composition recital.
• Create a portfolio of original music and recordings.
Students pursuing this major must complete the general
education core.
The following requirements involve 74–76 semester hours:
Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7
Piano.................................................................................... 0–4
Music Foundation and Skills...............................................27–28
(or
3)
Select one of the following..................................................... 2
Music Contexts.............................................................................9
Music Performance....................................................................10
Music Composition..............................................................28–29
(or
)
(or
)
*Capstone Course
Composition Major Curriculum Summary
General Education Proficiency Requirements............................0–5
General Education Requirements..........................................48–56
Composition Major Requirements.......................................... 74–81
Electives.....................................................................................0–6
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Composition
First year:
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................0
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
ve..............................................................3
Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
(or
)
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................1
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
Total................................................................................................. 30
Third year:
(or
(or
)
(or
)
Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5
History Elective..................................................................................3
Total.............................................................................................. 34.5
Fourth year:
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................1
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
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2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Music and Worship
Composition
