Composition Workshop (340-0-1)

Topic

Vocal Music Since 1945

Instructors

Anh Dang Minh Vu

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 113: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is examines analytical and compositional use of the voice in a solo, chamber, orchestral, or choral setting, as well as topics such as text setting, storytelling, language(s), theatricality, improvisation, and extended notation. The goal of the class is to expand the compositional imagination, tools, and ideas in writing for and thinking about the voice. We will study music by a variety of composers, from Aperghis, Berio, Berberian, Cage, Crumb, Gee, Furrer, Ligeti, Soper, Pamela Z, to today's young emerging composers. The class is open to graduate and upper-undergraduate students: both composers and non-composers who are willing to experiment!

Class Materials (Required)

None