EVCRT 413 - Advanced Composition (In Person and Online)

Conrad Cummings, Evan Fein, Derek Weagle
Advanced Composition offers experienced composers the chance to develop larger, more ambitious works. Students deepen their compositional skills, explore diverse approaches and aesthetics, and continue shaping their own artistic voices. Assignments may unfold over half or full semesters, and projects are workshopped and read by Juilliard College Division instrumentalists and vocalists. Students are expected to work with greater artistic independence, producing substantial works that demonstrate advanced formal thinking, orchestration, and technical fluency. This course requires extensive outside preparation.

Biography: Conrad Cummings

Biography: Evan Fein

Biography: Derek Weagle

This is a yearlong course. Students may join in either fall or spring; however, spring placements are contingent on midyear vacancies.

Prerequisites: Access to a computer and familiarity with a music notation program like Dorico, Sibelius, or MuseScore are required. Composition and Orchestration (or equivalent) is recommended but not required. A strong foundation in ear training and/or music theory and proficiency in notating music by hand are expected. Applicants should have experience writing for diverse instrumental ensembles and should submit a portfolio with at least two fully notated compositions and corresponding live recordings that demonstrate an ability to meet professional standards in music notation and score preparation.

Placement application required unless pre-approved to enroll. Application deadline: Tuesday, August 25 @ 5pm ET.

Four Sections Available | 13 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule

Credits: 2

EVCRT 413 01:

Thursdays 6–8pm ET

September 17–December 17

Faculty: Conrad Cummings

Mode: In Person

EVCRT 413 02:

Mondays 7:30–9:30pm ET

September 14–December 14

Faculty: Derek Weagle

Mode: In Person

EVCRT 413 03:

Tuesdays 5:30–8:30pm ET

September 15–December 15

Faculty: Evan Fein

Mode: Online

EVCRT 413 04:

Tuesdays 7:30–9:30pm ET

September 15–December 15

Faculty: Evan Fein

Mode: Online

$1,400 plus $150 lab fee per semester

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