Composition I - MTC 512

June 30 - August 1, 2025
Online Synchronous - 3 Credits

Composition I is a course that explores basic compositional approaches with a focus on the development of student's individual musical interests. Students write short pieces, each elaborated over a period of several weeks, exploring different principles of instrumental texture (e.g. monody, homophony, polyphony) and formal design (e.g. theme and variations, motivic development, song, dance forms). Works in progress are evaluated via peer and instructor critiques.

 

No prior experience composing is necessary, but students will need to have passed the Graduate Assessment Test in Music Theory or have taken MTC 591 Music Theory Review. Technical requirements include access to Zoom and use of any music notation software, such as MuseScore.

Course
DETAILS

Meeting Pattern

MTC 512 is an online course during the summer session with weekly zoom meetings scheduled with Dr. Maggio.

Course Enrollment

Course Enrollment - MTC 512

Enrollment Options In-State Out of State

Masters+

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Tuition - $316 per credit*

Fees - $139 per credit

*Reflects $200 tuition discount

Tuition - $574 per credit*

Fees - $151 per credit

*Reflects $200 tuition discount

Non-Degree Seeking

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Tuition - $516 per credit

Fees - $139 per credit

Tuition - $774 per credit

Fees - $151 per credit

Masters Students

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Tuition - $516 per credit

Fees - $139 per credit

Tuition - $774 per credit

Fees - $151 per credit

COURSE
INSTRUCTOR

robert maggio

Robert Maggio
Professor