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MUSI3023 Composing for the Concert World
Course Type: disciplinary elective for music majors/minors, free elective for others
Prerequisite: MUSI2026 Fundamentals of Music Composition
Instructor: Dr. Daniel LO
Semester: Second Semester 2024/25
Time: 1:30pm–3:20pm, Tuesday
Venue: CPD-LG1.22 Rehearsal Room
This course encourages students to write music using 20th-century techniques. It introduces students to organising and manipulating various musical parameters such as pitch, rhythm, meter, texture, colour, form, etc. It also helps students to experiment with the incorporation of extra-musical inspiration and alternative aesthetics. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI3024 Composing for the Commercial World.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • demonstrate a mastery of compositional techniques for a range of ensembles and performing contexts;
  • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of compositional techniques through analysis, critique, and formulation of opinions.
Short Exercises 20%
Presentation 10%
3 Projects 60% (10% + 20% +30%)
Final Portfolio 10%
  • ways to organise pitches
  • idiomatic writing
  • harmony and counterpoint
  • extended techniques
  • parameters and structure
  • form and design
  • choice and chance
  • composing eclectically
Selected readings and listening/viewing materials are either available on Moodle or on reserve at the Music Library.