221. Introduction to Elementary Composition. For non-School of Music students only. (3). (CE).
Designed for students with limited musical background who wish to gain an understanding of the creative process and acquire a greater appreciation for contemporary music by composing. The course investigates traditional compositional crafts, as well as more current or experimental tendencies, including pop, ethnic and jazz idioms. Directed student creative projects receive individual attention. While no prerequisites are required, the ability to read music is strongly recommended.

222. Composition. For non-School of Music students only. Music Composition 221. (3). (CE).
A continuation of Composition 221, this course serves as an introduction to instrumental idiom and a study of musical structure through individual creative effort.

421. Creative Composition. Non-School of Music students must have completed Music Composition 222 or Music Theory 238. (3). (Excl).
For students who have done elementary composition and who are interested in doing original creative work in contemporary idiom. The course relates traditional practice to contemporary practice.

422. Creative Composition. Music Composition 421. (3). (Excl).
A continuation of Composition 421 with greater emphasis on the analysis of contemporary scores and on contemporary creative practice.

423. Advanced Composition. Music Composition 422. (2,4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
For students capable of original creative work. Individual instruction with course instructor is provided. Participation in a weekly seminar devoted to the examination of a broad range of Twentieth Century literature is required.

424. Advanced Composition. Music Composition 423. (2,4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
For students capable of original creative work. Individual instruction with course instructor is provided. Participation in a weekly seminar devoted to the examination of a broad range of Twentieth Century literature is required.

425. Advanced Composition. Comp. 424. (2,4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
Individual instruction. Open to music and nonmusic students.

426. Advanced Composition. Comp. 425. (2,4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
Individual instruction. Open to music and nonmusic students.