Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music.

Credits: 1
Prereq: One year of basic music theory or written permission of instructor. Required for all majors in theory/composition.

Required Text:

(available online via numerous vendors)
Cope, David. Techniques of theContemporary Composer. (Schirmer Books, 1997).

High quality music manuscript paper
Soft lead pencils, No. 2 or softer
Zip Disks (100MB versions) for personal back-up of Finale files...very, very important!

Grading:

20% Class Participation (see Remember #4 and about the SCI Region IV Conference)
25% Composition Assignments/Projects
10% Small Concert Presentations
15% Listening Reports
5% Bibliography
25% Final Project

Remember...

1) All listening assignments are selections from the Music Library Listening Area; please plan your time accordingly. A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on the part of the library support staff.

2) All projects are cumulitive.

3) Late work is not accepted.

4) Attendance is required at all classes. Should a class be missed, it is the student's responsibility to see the lecture notes from the missed class are obtained from a classmate and any work assigned completed by their return (a class list will be supplied to help facilitate this policy). After three (3) absences your grade will be lowered one grade increment for each absence after three (ie A to B+, or C to D+).

5) All students of The University of Florida are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and professional manner at all times as described in the Student Honor Code; please refer to The Code for specifics.

6) Plan early for your projects...things have a way of happening at the last minute.

7) Each student is required to obtain an email account through either the university, the Alachua Freenet, or a private service provider (i.e. America On Line, CompuServe, et al.).

8) The requirements, emphasis, and timing of this course may be changed or adjusted to meet the specific needs of the class as determined by the instructor.

9) My office door is always open; please feel free to drop by to discuss class issues as the need arises.

Grading Scale:

A	100-93%
B+	92-90%
B	89-85%
C+	84-82%
C	81-77%
D+	76-74%
D	73-69%
E	68-0%

• Introduction/Cluster Chords

• Cluster Chords (cont)
- Compose, Gestrual composition utilizing cluster chords

• Quartal/Quintal
- Rewrite, cluster work utilizing P4/5 harmonies

• Quartal/Quintal (cont)

• Quartal/Quintal (cont)

• Serial Composition

Cope: Ch. 6, pp. 58-76

• Serial Composition (cont)
- Analyze, Schoenberg, "Three Songs," Op. 48, No. 2, Tot

• Serial Composition (cont)
- Compose, composition for string trio using 12-tone techniques

• Serial Composition (cont)
- Finale, complete notation of cluster & 4/5 compositions (due Wed.)

• Serial Composition (cont)

• Serial Composition (cont)

• Pitch Class Sets

Cope: Ch. 7, pp. 77-88

• Pitch Class Sets (cont)
- Analyze, Webern

• Pitch Class Sets (cont)
- Presentation, writing for classical guitar (Tom Nelly)

• Pitch Class Sets (cont)
- Compose, composition for solo classical guitar utilizing set principles

• Pitch Class Sets (cont)
- Finale, complete notation of 12-tone compositions (due Wed.)

• Pitch Class Sets (cont)
- Presentation, a concert will be given by the class to show case the semester's projects

- Finale, complete notation of set techniques compositions (due at concert)

cluster chords	Ernest Bloch: Piano Sonata No. 1 - CD 612 Alan Hovhaness: Magnificat, op. 157 - L 5750v.5 Wallingford Riegger: Music for Brass Choir - CD 1570 Alban Berg: Wozzeck - L 8410 Edgard Varèse: Ionication - CD 763 (score M985.V3 I6 1967)
quartal/quintal	Aaron Copland: Piano Fantasy - CDD 358 Arthur Honegger: King David - CD 3137 Roger Sessions: Symphony No. 2 - CD 1571 Igor Stravinsky: Septet - CD 2943 William Walton: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra - CD 169
free serial	Alban Berg: Violin Concerto - CD 353 Irving Fine: String Quartet No. 1 - CD 1572 Luigi Dallapiccola: Il Prigioniero - CD 1528 Wallingford Reigger: Symphony No. 3 - CD 1570 George Rochberg: String Quartet No. 1 - CD 3490 v.1 Igor Stravinsky: Agon - CD 2177

COMPOSITION ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS: The composition assignments will be handed in by the due date in computer notation (Finale) and bound for professtional presentation. Class projects could be, for example, the presentation of a contemporary composition recording (written within the last 30 years) at the beginning of each class.

SMALL CONCERT PRESENTATION: A composition is not "finished" until it is presented in concert. Each composition assignment will be presented by the class in a concert setting. The class members will organize an organizational structure that will produce a program and flyer/poster for each of the concert presentations. The class is encouraged to find alternative spaces appropriate to the assignment/project for the presentation concert.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Each student will choose a contemporary composer, born not earlier than 1950, and compile a bibliography/discography of the composer's works.

FINAL PROJECT: Creative work to demonstrate understanding and application of principles discussed and experienced during the course of the semester. The final project will be presented during the final examination time for the course. All final projects will be considered for performance a the SCI Student Chapter concert.

SCI REGIONAL CONFERENCE: The Society of Composers Inc. Regional Conference will be held this year at our institution, the University of Florida, Nov. 8-10, 2001. You are required to attend all the events of this conference and assist during the entire event as practical experience. Please inform your instructors and professors now to ensure a resolution to any possible conflict. It is important that all composers at the University of Florida live and breath this event.

UNBALANCED CONNECTION CONCERTS: Students are required to attend the Unbalanced Connection concerts on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 and Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Failure to attend each of these composition recitals will result in a reduction of the students grade by one increment (A to B+, B+ to B, etc.) per missed concert.

COMPOSITION STUDIO: All students studying composition at the University of Florida, as a major or non-major, must attend and participate in the Composition Studio. The studio meets every Monday during the 4:05 hour starting the second week of class. Each student is required to present on at least one studio meeting. Less experienced composers may wish to share a session with another composer. All topics music be approved by Dr. Sain at least two week prior to the presentation date. Dr. Sain must also be given a title for the presentation for the presentation when approval is requested.

SAFETY HINT: Always keep several back-up copies of your Finale files on multiple disks; if you have a personal computer you may wish to keep one copy on your personal hard-drive.