Songwriting and Music Composition

This course is designed for students interested in songwriting, film scoring, or other types of music composition. In a workshop setting, students will explore and develop musical ideas, collaborate with others, and develop their skill set as musical creators. Class activities will include group listening, analysis, discussion, and a variety of projects designed to encourage a broader musical understanding. Over the course of the term, students will develop a portfolio of new works and participate in a culminating showcase. Students should have some prior musical experience and be able to read music or tablature and have basic proficiency in an instrument or voice. Materials used in this class include notation software, staff paper, and keyboards in the school’s MIDI lab.