音乐作曲专业

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概述

Develop your artistic talent and build analytical, entrepreneurial and technical skills needed for a career in music composition.

Baldwin Wallace composition major is a comprehensive, rigorous program that melds theoretical study with practical application. It provides outstanding preparation for graduate school.

You'll complement classroom studies with real-world experiences that showcase your work. BW's robust schedule of more than 325 Conservatory events a year provides ample opportunities for high-quality performances of student-组成d work.

小班授课, individual attention and faculty mentoring are inherent to the program. BW's faculty-student ratio is 7:1 for the 表演艺术学院.

教师 are established professionals with real-world experience, impressive credentials and networking connections.

They're published 组成rs, authors, musicians and researchers. Their interests include Renaissance music, 世界音乐, 电影音乐, post-tonal理论, pedagogy of music theory and harmonic function, 举几个例子.

在作曲程序中, BW faculty are award-winning 组成rs whose work has been performed worldwide.

Also beneficial to your studies is BW's 20-minute proximity to Cleveland - home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, 五大湖戏剧节, 剧场广场等.

小类, personalized attention and faculty mentoring are a key part of BW's music composition program. The faculty-student ratio is 7:1 for the 表演艺术学院. BW的驻场作曲家克林特·尼达姆, 图为, is an award-winning 组成r whose music has garnered international acclaim.
BW's 表演艺术学院 is honored to be designated as an All-Steinway学校, an elite classification that speaks to the quality of the student experience.
引人注目的 Boesel Musical Arts Center is a four-building complex that houses 50 soundproofed practice rooms, 教学空间, practice studios and impressive rehearsal halls that can accommodate the latest technologies for teaching and performance.
BW's undergraduate-only Conservatory provides students with valuable opportunities to perform, 组成, 行为, 教学和管理. 校友 can be found at top graduate schools and employed with renowned organizations.
BW's 表演艺术学院 faculty are established professionals with real-world experience, impressive credentials and networking connections. They bring decades of experiences to the classroom, studio and clinical settings. Pictured here are BW faculty who are members of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.

职业发展机会

Many music composition students pursue graduate degrees. You'll receive excellent preparation through BW's liberal arts-focused curriculum and 表演艺术学院 coursework and practical experiences. Career possibilities include but are not limited to:

作曲家
编曲
教授

ALL-STEINWAY学校

The Baldwin Wallace 表演艺术学院 is one of just 16 conservatories worldwide that has achieved classification as an All-Steinway学校. The 88 Steinway pianos in the Conservatory elevate the student learning experience by having lessons and 表现的机会 on the same quality instruments that are the standard in concert halls worldwide.

充满活力的设施，吸引学生

引人注目的博塞尔音乐艺术中心 is a picturesque four-building complex that houses BW's 表演艺术学院. It's a seamless blend of historic architecture and modern design. The facility houses 50 soundproofed practice rooms, 教学空间, practice studios and impressive rehearsal halls that can accommodate the latest technologies for teaching and performance.

卓越的学习经历

创新, excellence and outstanding hands-on learning and 表现的机会 make Baldwin Wallace's 表演艺术学院 a proven choice for students nationwide. The undergraduate-only Conservatory provides an exceptional learning environment for students to take lead roles in performing, 进行, 管理与教学. 校友 can be found at top graduate schools and working with the best orchestras, 歌剧和剧院. Other alumni are employed in rewarding positions in teaching, arts management and music therapy.

课程

Rigorous coursework coupled with intensive and extensive practical experiences provide comprehensive learning.

通过课程, 你将学习音乐理论, 历史与文学, 形式与分析, 编排和更多. 你将学会运用批判性思维, creative vision and technical skills to the process of creating and arranging music.

教室外, you'll take private lessons and participate in rehearsals and performances with a large ensemble, 在其他活动中.

Music composition offers an outstanding foundation for graduate school. It can be studied as a single major or companion field of study for a double major or minor.

The music composition major prepares students to:

Develop a complete composition from initial concept to finished, performance-ready piece of music
Communicate compositional ideas to performers through proper notations skills
利用生成, 结构, 音乐元素(旋律), 和谐, 节奏, 范围, 音色, 动力学, 节奏, 模式, 纹理, 对位法, expressive markings) in the creation of original compositions

课程描述

Course descriptions, requirements for the major and additional information can be found in the 大学目录.

学生的经验

BW student 组成rs have been recognized with national and international awards. They have been accepted to top music festivals and graduate schools.

Student success is a top priority at Baldwin Wallace. 小班授课, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the core of 表演艺术学院 programs.

Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. Numerous solo and departmental opportunities to perform put you at the forefront of career preparation. The BW Conservatory offers an impressive array of 表现的机会.

在小乐团中, BW有一个铜管合唱团, 打击乐合奏, 爵士乐队和长笛乐团, 仅举几个例子.

在更大的范围内, competitive auditions are held for positions in BW's Symphony Orchestra, 管弦乐合奏团, 圣歌合唱团和大学合唱团. Other impressive large ensembles include the Symphonic Band, BW Singers and Women's Choir.

学生播客

Showcasing student work through recitals and other opportunities is a key part of the BW Conservatory experience. A sampling of recent work includes podcasts of:

James Kunselman '16
向前推进-为马林巴琴独奏

史蒂文·希克森，16岁
奏鸣曲和后奏曲-为钢琴独奏而作

肖恩·埃利斯·赫西，14岁
Ripple -用于电子产品

令人印象深刻的表现机会

The Conservatory has outstanding campus performance traditions and collaborations with regional and national organizations. 一些例子包括:

鲍德温华莱士巴赫音乐节
The three-day campus event is the oldest collegiate Bach Festival in the country. 它的特色是讲座, BW性能组, faculty members and renowned professional soloists and musicians. Baldwin Wallace students consider the unusual opportunity of participating, 作为同事, with world-class professionals a high point in their performing experience. The festival is evolving to include year-round events, 比如巴赫之家, that explore Bach's influence on a broad spectrum of music.

FOCUS当代音乐节
The biennial festival features the music of a con节奏rary 组成r who visits Baldwin Wallace for a week-long residency. At the conclusion of the week's rehearsals and symposia, the 组成r's music is performed in a series of concerts, including large ensembles and chamber groups.

fyuzhen:新音乐+舞蹈
A collaboration of BW student 组成rs and choreographers, fyoo zh en is an artistic expression of original movement and music. It showcases student work through an annual production that is dramatic, imaginative and poignant.

棱镜
A collaborative, cabaret-style show, 棱镜 encompasses music, visual arts, dance, theatrics and more. This annual event offers opportunities for BW composition students to present their work.

学习资源

鲍德温华莱士, student learning experiences are enhanced by exceptional resources that include:

Riemenschneider Bach研究所
The institute houses rare items related to J.S. 巴赫和他的圈子, 以及历史参考资料, scores and a collection of classic recordings. It has one of nation's most impressive holdings of Baroque manuscripts and first editions. It attracts scholars from around the world.

Ferne Patterson Jones Memorial Music Library
宝贵的校园资源, 图书馆提供18种,000的分数, 7,000本书, 超过10个,000个声音和视频记录. Online resources to which the library subscribes include over one million tracks of streaming audio and video. Help with research is available by appointment, on a walk-in basis or through email.