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MUSC 219Techniques in Composition

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Short compositional exercises incorporating diverse contemporary techniques with emphasis on problem solving and development of compositional skills. Exercises focus on particular strategies for organizing and coordinating aspects of pitch, rhythm, timbre, and other musical dimensions, depending on interests of instructor and students.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Thu 12:00pm–3:00pm
Music Center 245K. E. HesterOpen 4/8

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Karlton Hester1.7 / 54.0 / 50%37

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