Spring 2027

Composition Capstone Project

An individually directed composition capstone project focused on creating and presenting original musical work while developing deeper knowledge of compositional techniques.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Laura Schwendinger3.6/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • develop and apply deeper knowledge of compositional techniques

  • apply skills for managing the logistics in presentation of their work, including speaking to an audience

  • exhibit understanding and expression of their own “voice” in composing

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MUSPERF 498

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the class

Individually directed creation and presentation of original musical work. Requires concurrent enrollment inMUS PERF 449.

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Topics

  • Creation and presentation of original musical work
  • Compositional techniques
  • Logistics of presentation and speaking to an audience
  • Expression of individual compositional voice

Skills

  • Developing and applying deeper knowledge of compositional techniques
  • Managing logistics for presenting work and speaking to an audience
  • Exhibiting understanding and expression of one's own voice in composing

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MUSPERF 498 · Spring 2027

Composition Capstone Project

Recorded 2026-10-14
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