MCMP331

SP - Spring Only

Writing for Woodwinds is a workshop in composing
music for wind instruments. Instrumental
techniques from the traditional to the extended
are demonstrated and discussed. In addition to
listening assignments and study of scores of
music, which range from the Baroque to the most
recent works for woodwinds, there are in-class
presentations by professional wind instrument
players and readings of composition projects for
each instrument- including auxiliary woodwinds. At
the end of the semester, final ensemble
composition projects are recorded by guest
artists. Students will complete the course with
final completed recordings of their pieces.