Approaches to contemporary composition

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Composing for voices

I can describe some methods for composing for an SATB choir and have created a short contemporary choral composition.

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Using the voice creatively

I can identify some extended vocal techniques and use them in a short vocal composition.

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Using samples

I can create a composition based on samples.

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Developing a sample-based composition

I can combine pitched and unpitched samples in a composition.

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Creating a tone row

I can explain the fundamentals of serialism and create a tone row.

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Developing a serialist composition

I can develop a serialist composition by using typical techniques including retrograding.

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