Maricopa Community Colleges  MTC240   19906-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5/22/90

MTC240  1990 Fall - 9999

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.

Prerequisites: (MTC105 and MTC106, or equivalent) , and permission of Instructor.

 

Course Notes: MTC240 may be repeated for total of twelve (12) credit hours.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MTC240  1990 Fall - 9999

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  1990 Fall - 9999

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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