Contemporary Wind Performance

General

Course Long Title

Contemporary Wind Performance

Subject Code

MPRF

Course Number

340

Department(s)

Academic Level

UG - Undergraduate

Description

A workshop in special techniques as they have
evolved in contemporary music. Topics may include
various extended techniques, production of
pitched and non-pitched sound, multi-phonics,
microtonal systems and special tunings, circular
breathing, improvisation, deciphering complex
rhythms, unconventional methods for articulation,
and interfacing acoustic instruments with
electronic systems, including MIDI.