Composition
This course prepares students for the profession of composer, with a written approach using all manner of forms and resources: solo, chamber music, instrumental ensembles, orchestra ensembles, voice ensembles, etc.
Study plan
Abbreviations :
e = marked exam
p = validation by participation
rs = internship report
ce = co-assessment
cc = continuous assessment
SA = autumn semester
SP = spring semester
A1, A2, etc. = first, second year, etc. S1, S2, etc. = first, second semester, etc.
Admission criteria
The presentation of a dossier containing instrumental œuvres (potentially mixed and electro-acoustic) is requested, so that we can get to know the candidate’s prior work.
Study programme
Primary training
The module contains classes aligned with the composer’s primary activity: composition classes, individual monitoring of œuvres, teaching directly associated with the writing or design of acoustic or electro-acoustic œuvres.
Special training
This module offers future composers the ability to get the most advanced training possible in music theory and in the orchestration, and to become aware of the importance of taking care over their ties with performers, with a view to creating their works.
Additional training
This module leaves students with a margin for choice, particularly as to the nature of their Master’s project.
Master’s Project
The Master’s project consists of:
- A written paper setting out some research (potentially with the participation of a university or research centre) on a subject linked to the composition / musical analysis;
- A presentation during a seminar, analysing a composition or an aspect of a composition from the last forty years;
- A musical creation wholly (or partially) coordinated by the student.
Optional classes
