Theatre Arts 215CP - Intermediate Composition

This course will continue developing the choreographic tools introduced in Elementary Composition, including phrasing, formal design and counterpoint. The context for this work will be sound, sound design, music and musical composition in relation to choreography. Beginning with simple experiments in listening and moving, voice work, rhythm, syncopation, and counterpoint/polyphony, students will go on to explore and develop short choreographic projects inspired by four different musical traditions: Minimalism, Classical/Baroque, Pop/Contemporary, and Sound Collage. Course work also includes readings, video viewings and written reflections on each of the projects.