COMPOSITION CLUB

Project Info

Project Description

Age:

  • Level 1: 10 – 14 with 1 Year of Private Lesson Recommended
  • Level 2: 10 – 18 with 1 Year of Private Lesson Recommended
Type: Theory & Composition
Term: Fall | Spring
Term Length: 15 Weeks

Schedule:

  • Level 1: Wednesdays at 5:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm
  • Level 2: Saturdays at 4:00pm
Duration: 1 Hour
Class Size: 8
Price: $630 | $315 for Students Enrolled in Private Lessons
Instructor: Ian Davis
Prior Experience: 1 years private lesson experience or recommendation from private lesson teacher
Contact: 718.622.3300, info@bkcm.org

For the budding composer, this class will ignite students’ imaginations while exploring concepts such as theme, variation, song-form and orchestration. Students interact with online notation software to edit their own scores, and are encouraged to experiment and compose at home. No prior experience in composition is necessary for this class, but it is recommended that students have two years of private lessons or experience playing an instrument prior to taking this course.

Writing for a Live Ensemble

Each semester concludes with a final performance of students’ original compositions played by a live professional ensemble. This unique opportunity to interact and collaborate with professional musicians gives students a real-world experience as composers. 

Which Level Composition Club Should I Join? 

Students who are new to composition, are encouraged to sign up for Composition Club 1. Students who have taken Composition Club 1 may continue in level 1 or advance to Level 2 with the recommendation from your current teacher. Students who are interested in Composition Club Level 2 should take the placement test. 

Fall Semester
September 13th – January 10th (Wednesdays)

September 9th – January 13th (Saturdays)

Spring Semester

February 7th – June 5th (Wednesdays)

February 3rd – June 8th (Saturdays)

Registration Info

Please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you might have. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To apply please contact kris.mandapat@bkcm.org and fill out the financial aid application.

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