EVDIV 314 - Composition Seminar (In Person)

Jeff Beal
Composition Seminar is an exciting new offering to Juilliard Extension that introduces diverse perspectives on the field of music composition through the lens of a variety of world-renown guest faculty. In the spring 2025 semester, over the course of four sessions guest faculty member and composer Jeff Beal will coach 6 advanced composition students on their work and will share insights on the craft of music composition and his career as a composer. Participating students will have their works read by Juilliard musicians. Only students who have taken Advanced Composition at Juilliard Extension may apply for the coaching section. However, all others who are interested are encouraged to register for the auditing section where they can attend the classes in person and learn from each session in a masterclass format. Please note, audit section students will not have their works read by musicians or coached by the instructor.

Instrumentation: String quartet plus English horn

Course Details:

Session 1 (March 13, 2025): Lecture on the instructor’s work and project overview.
Session 2-4: (March 20-April 3, 2025): Readings with a string quartet and English horn ensemble.

The focus on this instrumentation encourages students to explore polyphonic storytelling and material organization.

Application is required for the coaching section of this course.

Biography: Jeff Beal

One Section Available* | 4 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule
Credits: 0
*Composers wishing to have their works read by Jeff Beal must apply for the course, while those interested in attending without submitting works can proceed directly to the open registerion for the audit section.

Thursdays 6–8pm ET
March 13–April 3
Faculty: Jeff Beal
Mode: In Person

Coaching Section
$640 plus $130 musician fee per semester

APPLY ONLINE | (Application Instructions)

Auditor Section
$240