Composition Longy composers work in a vibrant, artistic environment where public performance of new compositions is central to the experience. Composition students benefit from experienced mentoring in a supportive new music community dedicated to high standards and academic inquiry. Opportunities to write music for soloists, chamber groups, orchestras, and contemporary ensembles abound! Longy’s composition faculty ensure that students work closely with student groups and professional ensembles in the Boston community and beyond. The Custom Commision unit of Longy’s Catalyst Courses fosters extensive collaboration between performance and composition students. Your Faculty
Degrees & Diplomas
Alexandra du Bois, chair
Bachelor of Music Graduate Performance Diploma Master of Music Degree Undergraduate Diploma
Peter Aldins Pablo Santiago Chin Peter Evans Amy Beth Kirsten John Morrison Katherine Pukinskis Matthew Evan Taylor Jeremy Van Buskirk Evan Bennett* Ruth Mendelson* Garo Saraydarian* Tony Solitro* Anna Yu Wang* *No private studio
Course Highlights Computer Composition and Sound Design Dive into the world of sounds design for music and multimedia projects. Create new timbres and electroacoustic compositions using digital synthesis, sampling, and signal processing. Performer-Composer Collaboration Lab The top-down model of “composer writes, performer plays/sings” is antiquated. Break down typical composer/performer roles and develop a more holistic, person-specific approach to collaboration.
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