Music Composition course: City Lit

New music: composition and performance

After considering a broad range of scores by late 20th century composers, you will use instrumental and voice recording technologies to develop new compositional skills and, through shared and individual creativity, performance pieces.

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Key course information

Dates
23/09/11 - 02/12/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £248
Senior fee: £248
Concession: £80

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MK574

Availability
This course has finished

This course has finished

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

An introduction to modern classical ensemble composition involving graphic scores, text, prose, and a range of appropriate technologies. The purpose is to devise a performance piece involving all students either playing or using technology.

What topics will we cover?

- Compositional methods
- Collaboration between composer and performer in developing new work
- Notation and improvisation as composing or research tools
- An introduction to a range of time honoured musical techniques
- The use of technology in composition both to support development of ideas and also as an element in performance
- Contemporary acoustic (traditional) performance.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Compose individual and group pieces
- Use collaborative approaches to develop new work
- Use notation and improvisation as tools to aid composition and/or research
- Explore a wide range of composition techniques, classical and contemporary and use them creatively in practice
- Use a range of sound resources in the studio eg., vocal, instrumental, acoustic and digital, as appropriate to the group and projects
- Treat and transform instruments while playing
- Perform and record new pieces to CD.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

For people with an enquiring mind who want to make music, who sing or play an acoustic instrument or electronic instrument such as a keyboard and want to work creatively with music technology. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The group will work collaboratively to develop projects and pieces and performance. Example works and techniques will be presented and discussed. The music technology studio resources will be available. Performance of compositions will be rehearsed and recorded. Some of the project work will be done individually or in small groups. Computers may be used to develop work.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

CDrs can be bought for saving your work (£0.50) or students may bring in USB flash drives to back up their work for use elsewhere. Students should always bring a note pad and pen.
Instruments should also be brought as appropriate.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will save successive work via notation or recordings, providing a record of your progress. You will receive regular support, encouragement and feedback from your tutor and present your work amongst the group.
You may request written feedback from the tutor at the end of the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. There will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end and there will be on-going participation in and feed-back on the direction that the course takes.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

With the growing popularity of music software, further progression in this area tends towards learning and integrating additional programs and approaches.
We offer a variety of courses in traditional sequencing packages, eg., Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.
All-in-one software studio approaches are covered in our Reason and Ableton Live courses whilst musicianship and composition, notation and manuscript production are covered in our Sibelius courses.
Experimental approaches are explored in our Max/MSP courses.
Following on from our introductory Logic and Cubase courses we offer 'Mixing and advanced production techniques' and our 2-day 'Mixing and mastering masterclass'.
We also offer a range of fast-track introductory courses to most of our programs.
The music department additionally offers a wide range of instrumental and musicianship courses.
For further advice call the music office on 020 7492 2630 or email music@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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