Emphasis in Composition (BA in 音乐)
概述
The Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in 音乐 Composition consists of course work in the major, core music studies (theory, aural skills, music history, keyboard instruction, 进行, ensemble) and the Benedictine College general education program.
The degree program includes participation in the spring semester Studio Composition Recital where composition majors have their compositions performed in formats representative of instrumental, tape and instrumental, and electronic works.
Sample Work
- “Composition for Flute, Violin and Percussion”,Mov. II Allegretto
By program graduate Benjamin Sentmanat ’20 - “Three Pieces for a Rainy Day” for piano
By program graduate Benjamin Sentmanat '20 - “Thomas Inferno” for Orchestra, Part II. 报警
By program graduate MeiLi Kok '19 - “Mon Petit Chou Chou” - Three Miniatures for Woodwind Quintet
By program graduate Margaret Boone '18
Entrance Requirements
入学 to Benedictine College 音乐 programs is granted through the admission process. Applicants are screened by appropriate faculty for discipline specific areas. Specific entrance requirements are reviewed on an annual basis.
Capstone Project
A senior recital must be completed under approved faculty supervision and guidance. The faculty of the department of the student's major program determines the detailed requirements of the recital, including content, 长度, format and other specifications in alignment with stated catalog options. In cases in which a performance venue is required in order to present the recital, reservations must be made according to the current guidelines of the 音乐 Department office.
Curriculum Requirements
Core Academic Courses:
音乐 Theory:
- MUSC-1000, Fundamentals
- MUSC-1001, 音乐 Theory I
- MUSC-1002, 音乐 Theory II
- MUSC-2000, 音乐 Theory III
- MUSC-3000, 音乐 Theory IV
Functional Keyboard:
- MUSC-1003, Keyboard I
- MUSC-1004, Keyboard II
音乐 历史:
- MUSC-1101, World 音乐 文学
- MUSC-4100, 音乐 历史 & 文学
- MUSC-4101, 音乐 历史 & 文学
太阳城官网:
- Four semesters of major instrument
- Eight semesters of major ensemble
Program Intensive Courses:
音乐 Composition:
- MUSC-2001, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-2002, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-3001, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-3002, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-3004, Seminar in Composition
- MUSC-4001, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-4002, 音乐 Composition
- MUSC-4997, Senior Recital - Composition
Orchestration:
- MUSC-3003, Orchestration & 安排
Counterpoint:
- MUSC-3005, Counterpoint
进行:
- MUSC-3201, Introduction to Conducting
For information, contact:
Dr. Christopher Greco