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 pdf files below:
1. Contents
2. General Information
3. Undergraduate Program
4. Graduate Program
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.
2005-06 Composition Student Handbook:
