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Composition option

Students majoring in composition in part II enrol for MUM5061.24, plus two other subjects as outlined above. In MUM5061.24, students are required to submit (a) a portfolio of compositions, including one significant work of major proportions (appropriate works could include a multimovement composition for a moderate to large orchestral ensemble, ie a symphony, concerto, opera, ballet, or similar work) and (b) other compositions employing a variety of ensembles and instrumental combinations, and an accompanying paper of approximately 10,000 words giving descriptive, analytical and contextual information about the portfolio of compositions and drawing some conclusions on stylistic trends reflected in these compositions, as well as surveying the existing literature pertaining to these trends.


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