This course continues the study of compositional building blocks started in Composition 1 with an additional focus on arranging and orchestration. Topics include advanced contemporary techniques such as quartal and quintal harmony, pandiatonicism, minimalism, world music percussion concepts and string and vocal arranging for popular music. Composers of interest include Sting, John Lennon, Bach, Stravinsky, Steve Reich, and Miles Davis.
- Teacher: Donald Macdonald