Music composition courses

...This course will provide students with a greater understanding of Haydn's music and his contribution to the development of the Classical Style in the late 18th century. Tutor: Karen Betley...

...The course will look in detail at the keyboard music of Chopin, placing it in an appropriate context, historically and musically, and analysing it's formal, harmonic and melodic characteristics. Tutor: Karen Betley...

... We will use this time to pull all you have learnt together. You will have time to play with Cubase and explore the software and create a new composition....

... music and improvised music. There's a focus on fundamental issues concerning pitch, time and pulse, and covers topics such as orchestration, advanced instrumental techniques, large-scale structure. Composers taking this pathway may elect to take options in studio-based composition, providing...

...This music composition course has four core elements: An extensive introduction to piano technique, theory & arrangement Fundamental & advanced harmony & music theory at the piano taught & learned in a practical way you can start using immediately. (as opposed to learning how to read, which isn’t... Learn about: Music Video, Music Theory...

..., the commercial demands of writing for media. Professor Francis Pott, Head of Composition, is an internationally celebrated composer, known for such masterpieces as The Cloud of Unknowing. The department runs a composers' workshop series, in which you will have the opportunity to meet leading composers. In recent... Learn about: Music Technology, Music Management...

...The program of learning will cover all aspects of being a modern day band musician. The program is designed to provide an overview of many different aspects of the music industry and will prepare you for work in the industry or provide an access route to higher education...

...The Pro Corda Plus series introduces young people to all corners of the worlds of music, dance theatre and professional performance. Suitable for: All those who love performance, music and theatre...

...This course covers both popular and experimental forms of electronic music. It looks at ways of using computers and electronics to create, produce and perform a wide variety of music – so whether you are a composer/songwriter, a producer, a remixer, a noise artist or an instrumentalist who works... Learn about: Sound Design...

..., cultural history, and film music... Learn about: Music Technology...

... will be participatory and experiential. Activities will include conducting, dictation, composition, playing by ear, reading notation and playing percussion (including...

...Explore what makes a good melody. We will focus mainly but not exclusively on popular songs of the last hundred years. This study is suitable for songwriters and anyone interested in how music works...

...and can signpost learners to subsequent courses. Introduction to Programming will introduce learners to new methods of understanding and 'de-coding' everyday processes... Learn about: Music Theory, Music Management, Music Production...

... and enhance your musical talents. This broad MMus programme will teach you the elements of musical performance, as well as the different genres of music. Gaining this experience across a variety of categories will prepare you for a successful career in the music industry...

...- Understanding more unusual compositional forms - Extending rhythmic and melodic awareness - Study more advanced bass line movements (e.g. tritone...

...About the Course NSS results show Music at Brunel as the 2nd best university in the country for overall satisfaction in Music. This programme is aimed at students who wish to study musical composition to an advanced level. It provides... Learn about: Sound Recording...

...as a vehicle for practice - Play together in class and keep strict time - Modal harmony as it appears in the pop repertoire. You will be taught in a keyboards... Learn about: Music Theory, Music Technology, Music Production...

... patients. He’s previously written three books about Live, as well as many tutorials and reviews for Music Tech magazine. As part of his interest in hardware controllers, Martin designed the Kenton Killamix Mini USB MIDI controller...

... year (years 5-6 for PT students) involving writing up your results and presenting them in a suitable format (whether that be through composition... Learn about: Contemporary Film, French Music, Conservatoire Research...

...Composition Music rehearsal skills Live music performance This course is assessed through practical activities depending on the subject matter...