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BU Tanglewood Institute: Composition Fundamentals Workshop
Composition
Artistic director: Martin Amlin
Website: Discover
Price: $1,935
Level: Young pre-professional musicians, Young scholarship musicians
Registration: Online registration, Video recording, Recommendation letter
Phone: (617) 353-3350
The Composition Fundamentals Workshop (CFWS) is a two-week program exploring the art of music composition using the foundations of Western musical notation. Directed by composer and pianist Martin Amlin, this workshop welcomes aspiring composers ages 14-19 who demonstrate promise and dedication at early stages of their creative development. Through private instruction, group activities and classes, performance of students’ works, and interaction with guest artists, the program focuses on the fundamentals of composition and prepares students for the next stage of their artistic journey. Applicants should be familiar with Western musical notation and should possess basic competency on an instrument, including voice. Read more about BU Tanglewood Institute: Composition Fundamentals Workshop Hide