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CMPN1310: Percussion Composition Workshop
2022 unit information
Percussion Composer Workshop is designed to develop compositional practice via hands-on performance-oriented curricula. This Unit of Study is will provide composition students with insights into playing and composing for percussion instruments. A basic and tactile understanding of percussion sounds and playing techniques, together with ensemble experience is an essential foundation for successful composition in this creative medium. After successfully completing this unit of study, students will be able to: demonstrate rudimentary percussion playing techniques; increase their understanding and ability to accurately conceptualise and perform complex rhythms; have performed in a percussion ensemble on a variety of percussion instruments; have composed works exploring the colour and rhythmic potential of the percussion medium.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Composition and Music Technology |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate rudimentary percussion playing techniques
- LO2. increase your understanding and ability to accurately conceptualise and perform complex rhythms
- LO3. understand how a variety of percussion instruments are played and interact in an ensemble context
- LO4. compose music that explores the timbre and rhythmic potential of the percussion medium
- LO5. collaborate synergistically with fellow composers and musicians.
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