Composition Project: "Eighth Blackbird"

Course Description

Summary

In the first half of the term students will compose pieces for the celebrated "Eighth Blackbird" ensemble, which consists of  flute(s), clarinet(s), piano, percussion, violin, and cello. In preparation for this, we will study a few important scores written for this combination of instruments. The ensemble will visit in November and read and record the pieces, and perform a concert drawn from their current repertoire. Following this, students will compose an additional ensemble piece for a group comprising class members or other available players.