MTC 512 - Composition I
Summer II - July 7 – August 8, 2025
3 Credits
Composition I is a course that explores basic compositional approaches with a focus on the development of student's individual musical interests. Students write short pieces, each elaborated over a period of several weeks, exploring different principles of instrumental texture (e.g. monody, homophony, polyphony) and formal design (e.g. theme and variations, motivic development, song, dance forms). Works in progress are evaluated via peer and instructor critiques.
No prior experience composing is necessary, but students will need to have passed the Graduate Assessment Test in Music Theory or have taken MTC 591 Music Theory Review. Technical requirements include access to Zoom and use of any music notation software, such as MuseScore.
Course
DETAILS
Meeting Pattern
MTC 512 is an online course during the summer session with weekly zoom meetings scheduled with Dr. Maggio.
Course Enrollment
Tuition Costs:
In-State Tuition - $1548 plus fees
Out-of-State Tuition - $2322 plus fees
Contact Dr. Adam Silverman at ASilverman@wcupa.edu if you have questions about enrolling for graduate credit.
COURSE
INSTRUCTOR
Robert Maggio
Professor