What will you in Music Composition 1 Course
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Develop strong melodic ideas and thematic motifs
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Understand harmony: triads, seventh chords, and functional progressions
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Master form and structure: binary, ternary, sonata, and song forms
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Orchestrate for small ensembles using instrumentation principles
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Apply counterpoint techniques and effective voice leading
Program Overview
Introduction to Composition Principles
⏳ 30 minutes
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The creative process: inspiration, sketching, and development
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Overview of notation tools and software
Melody & Motif Development
⏳ 1 hour
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Crafting memorable themes using intervallic and rhythmic variation
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Techniques for motivic transformation and sequence
Harmony & Progression Basics
⏳ 1 hour
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Building triads and seventh chords in major/minor contexts
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Functional progressions (I–IV–V–I, ii–V–I) and secondary dominants
Form & Structure
⏳ 45 minutes
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Binary and ternary forms, phrase and period construction
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Overview of sonata, rondo, and strophic/song forms
Counterpoint & Voice Leading
⏳ 1 hour
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Two-voice counterpoint rules (species counterpoint)
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Smooth voice leading and avoiding parallel fifths/octaves
Orchestration for Small Ensembles
⏳ 1 hour
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Instrument ranges, timbre blending, and score layout
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Scoring a simple quartet (strings or winds) with balanced textures
Advanced Techniques & Modern Styles
⏳ 45 minutes
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Modal interchange, chromatic harmony, and extended chords
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Introduction to 20th-century idioms and atonal elements
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Job Outlook
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Composition skills lead to roles as composer, arranger, and orchestrator in media and performance settings
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Opportunities in film, TV, video game scoring, and concert commissions
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Freelance work writing for ensembles, choirs, and commercial projects
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A foundation for advanced study in music theory, composition degrees, and conservatory training
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