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Composition at CORE NEMC

Composition

Composition at Core NEMC invites talented young composers between the ages of 11 and 18 years to partake in a 2, 4, or 6 week long programs that offers innovative opportunities to hone fundamental composition skills in a creative, collaborative environment fostered by world-class composition faculty.

Broadening Skills and Range

Our Composition program draws from the expertise of chamber music, jazz, and musical theater faculty to provide participants with a broad and diverse range of musical experiences.

Eligibility

Middle & High School students age 11-18 with composition experience.
Students that want to major in Compostion should have their own scores and recordings/MIDI of at least two (2) previous works
Students who want to minor in composition or want to try composition do not need any previous experience.

Program Details

Composers in the early stages of their creative journeys will be able to:

Receive feedback from music and composition faculty during rehearsals of their own works
Explore different approaches to conveying your musical ideas such as choice-base composition (CBC), group improvisation, and Soundpainting
Cultivate awareness of different sound environments through listening sessions.
Attend music composition workshops and seminars lead by renowned faculty:
- Writing idiomatically for strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
- Score preparation and presentation
- Composing in the style of The American Song Book