Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/90
MTC240 19906-99999	L+L	3 Credit(s)	0.60 Period(s)
Composition
Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing techniques and procedures for developing original ideas. May be repeated for total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: (MTC105 and MTC106, or equivalent) , and permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MTC240   19906-99999	Composition

1.	Manipulate original musical ideas, using tonal concepts of motivic and harmonic development within traditional forms. (I, II, III)
2.	Incorporate the use of twentieth century techniques and forms in creating a musical composition. (III)
3.	Write an original score with detailed musical expressions such as dynamics, articulations, and phrasing. (I, II, III)
4.	Abstract parts, obtain performers, and set-up rehearsals for performance. (I, II, III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MTC240   19906-99999	Composition

I. Writing an original composition using the student's performing instrument II. Writing an original composition using the student's performing instrument and at least one other instrument III. Writing an original composition using at least four instruments

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