Composition Class by Élider DiPaula

Apprentice Level 1

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Apprentice Level 2

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Apprentice Level 3

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Apprentice Level 4

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Developing Artist Level 3

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Apprentice Level 5

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Module 17 Assignment

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Module 17 Assignment: Melodic Line with Motivic Development

Compose a melodic line that includes two distinct motives. In your melody, develop both motives using the following techniques. Be sure to label each instance using brackets:

[Original motive a] and [Original motive b]
Retrograde
Inversion
Retrograde-inversion
Augmentation
Diminution
Sequences

Structure your melody with multiple phrases and semi-phrases, ending conclusively. Submit the composition with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 9th.

Module 21 Assignment

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You are to compose a choral (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) based on this harmonic progression. Remember to use at least one Nonharmonic Tone in your composition and to respect the Candences requested.

Submit the Module 21 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 16th.

Apprentice Level 6

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Module 13 Assignment

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Submit the Module 13 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 9th.

Module 9 Assignment

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Pay attention to the clefs and write the chords. Submit the Module 9 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 9th.

Exercise

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Analyze the harmonies and their function in the music along with the beginning and ending of phrases and all nonharmonic usages.

Module 5 Assignment

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Submit the Module 5 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 23rd.

Module 10 Assignment

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Submit the Module 10 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, October 23rd.

Module 18 Assignment

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Objective: Students will compose a four-measure phrase in C major, focusing on different types of phrase structures. This exercise aims to enhance your understanding of melodic phrasing, especially through the application of Acephalus, Thetic, and Anacrucis phrases, and their use with feminine and masculine cadences.

Instructions:

Write a four-measure phrase in C major for each of the following combinations:
- Acephalus (Phrase starting without a downbeat) and Masculine ending (cadence on a strong beat).
- Acephalus and Feminine ending (cadence on a weak beat).
- Thetic (Phrase starting on a downbeat) and Masculine ending.
- Thetic and Feminine ending.
- Anacrucis (Phrase starting on an upbeat) and Masculine ending.
- Anacrucis and Feminine ending.
Use the provided phrase structures to guide your compositions. Your melody should be clear and demonstrate the correct use of rhythm, harmony, and cadence types as instructed.
Submission: Submit a hard copy of your completed assignment, clearly notated, to the program coordinator, Rick Torres, by Wednesday, Nov 30th.

Module 14 Assignment

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Submit the Module 14 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, November 6th.

Module 15 Handout!

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Module 6 Assignment

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Submit the Module 6 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, November 13th.

Module 7 Assignment

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Submit the Module 7 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 4th.

Module 15 Assignment

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Submit the Module 15 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 4th.

Module 3 Assignment

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Submit the Module 3 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 4th.

Module 11 Assignment

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Submit the Module 11 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 4th.

Module 16 Assignment

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Submit the Module 16 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th.

Module 12 Assignment

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Submit the Module 12 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th.

Moidule 8 Assignment

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Submit the Module 8 Assignment with clear notation as a hard copy to the program coordinator, Rick Torres. Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th.