MUSIC 582
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Composer-Performer Studies
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Study of the theory and practice of the hybrid composer-performer through research into prominent composer-performers, discussion and formulation of composer-performer theory, and application of these ideas in musical projects.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
History
Learning Outcome
Students will learn about the contemporary American (as well as historical and international) traditions and practices of composer-performer practice through overviews and case studies.
Title
Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will create their own composer-performer theory that they can use as artists, teachers, and scholars.
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Practice
Learning Outcome
Students will apply their composer-performer theory to an evolving lifelong practice that they will demonstrate and develop through several small in-class composer-performer projects culminating in a final project.
