Course: Composition 1 credits: 3

This is primarily a NYJ elective
This module is for musicians who are, or who want to be, composers as well as instrumentalists and improvisers. Through examining existing pieces, doing exercises and writing pieces we will deepen your understanding of form and content, and expand your perception of the possibilities inherent in a musical idea. The lessons will be tailored to your area of interest, however we will be discussing many traditional compositional practices, jazz and non-jazz. We will be using pen & paper as well as music writing programs, and there will be reading, listening and music writing homework.