SYLLABUS
Composition I - Learning to Begin
Instructor - Andrew James Clark - www.andrewjamesclark.ca
This course provides the basic composition skills needed to compose short, single movement works using the techniques and principles found in self contained seventeenth century classical music. The order in which these concepts are presented is non-negotiable and students must complete each assignment fully before being permitted to move on. An accompanying assignment will be given each week, written for solo instrument. It is strongly recommended that students at least complete up to level 10 RCM harmony before beginning composition lessons.
Lesson Outline
Lesson 1: Notation
Lesson 2: Musical Elements
Lesson 3: Melody Writing
Lesson 4: Accompaniment Figures
Lesson 5: Theme and Variation
Lesson 6: Phrase Structure: Sentences and Periods
Lesson 7: Baroque Dances
Lesson 8: Scherzo & Trio
Lesson 9: Text Setting
Lesson 10: Writing for Voice
Lesson 11: Range and Registration
Lesson 12: Art Song