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Composition Students and Alumni
Students
Performance Opportunities
Composition students are expected to compose for a variety of performance media and are afforded numerous opportunities to hear their original compositions while working in the program. The SPECTRUM series features new solo and chamber works for instruments and voices; CENTERPIECES concerts feature works created at the Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia utilizing new technologies and intermedia. These programs are presented throughout the year, as are regular composition workshops and open reading sessions by the UNT Symphony Orchestra and other College of Music ensembles.
Undergraduate and graduate students in music and other disciplines may participate in the Intermedia Performance Arts course. Participation in this course includes the production and performance of individual and group intermedia compositions emphasizing computer music media and utilizing the resources of the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater.
Student Organizations
The Composers' Forum is a student organization devoted to coordinating performances and bringing new works to public attention. The organization was formed to foster the spirit of collaboration between composers, performers, and artists of all kinds throughout the UNT community.
The Student Advisory Council is a committee comprised of students throughout the College of Music. This is an important committee that regularly meets with the dean to discuss issues pertinent to all music students. There are two representatives from composition, one undergraduate student and one graduate student. Elections for SAC representatives are held at the beginning of each academic year; nominations may be submitted to the composition division chair early in the fall semester.
Other Resources
All students enrolled in composition lessons (MUCP 2080, 2180-90, 3180-90, 4080, 4180-90, 5180, 5190, 6190, 6200) are expected to have a copy of the Composition Student Handbook and are required to have an updated Composition Student Information Form on file with the composition division. A copy of the current Handbook may be obtained from the composition division chair or downloaded from this page.
The composition bulletin board is located across from MU 207. All composition students should regularly check this board for important information pertaining to the division including upcoming events, student opportunities, and current news concerning composition students and faculty.
All materials submitted to the composition program (e.g., submissions for SPECTRUM, CENTERPIECES, orchestra readings) as well as any unreturned composition coursework may be retrieved from the Music Education Media Library (MU 307).
All composition students
are expected to register for a UNT composers listserv account in order
to receive important announcements concerning division events, composer
opportunities, and to share information with fellow composition students
and faculty. Instructions on how to subscribe to the list may be found
in the Composition Student Handbook and on the composition
bulletin board.
The composition division has binding equipment and supplies available
for use by all composition students to bind scores and parts with standard
comb spines. Please contact the composition division chair for access
to this equipment.
A folder containing current composer opportunities is filed in Paula Rives'
office (MU 243). This folder includes information pertaining to competitions,
residencies, educational programs, and employment opportunities. Any composition
student interested in perusing these materials may check out this folder
for up to one hour at a time.
Student Achievements
Composition students who are recognized for their creative or scholarly
work (including significant performances, commissions, selection for conferences,
residencies, festivals, and other honors) should inform the composition
division chair immediately. This information is published in the Faculty
Notes, alumni newsletters, and posted on the composition bulletin
board and division website. In some cases, students may also be eligible
for travel funding through the division, college, or university to participate
in such events.
Each spring semester, the composition faculty selects an outstanding undergraduate
and graduate student to be recognized at the annual University Honor's
Day ceremony. Students are selected for this honor based upon demonstrated
talent, academic achievement, and contribution to the program.
Alumni