The music found in rehearsal folders plays a pivotal role in shaping the curricular focus of a school band or orchestra. This class helps students develop skills in assessing, selecting, and creating high-quality music literature appropriate for instructing instrumental ensembles in elementary and secondary schools. A comprehensive review of recommended published repertoire culminates in programming projects. Additionally, students acquire the technical craft and artistic sensibilities needed to create successful arrangements for instrumental ensembles. Counts toward BA music major and all BM majors. Required for BM music instrumental education majors. Offered alternate years in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 114.
Composition
Composition Classes
The Sound of Research
As part of the Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (CURI) program, Erica Malpass ’19 worked with Professor of Music Timothy Mahr ’78 to compose a piece that the St. Olaf Band performed in Spring 2019.
Justin Merritt talks about “The Path”
Hear an excerptStudent-composed works are often performed with St. Olaf ensembles and in “Fresh Ink” recitals
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Students take composition lessons and classes with our faculty
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Students participate in ensembles and lessons
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major in something other than music
Composition
Composition Faculty
Henry L Dorn (he, him, his)
Assistant Professor of Music – Conducting, Composition; Conductor, St. Olaf Band
Christiansen Hall of Music 116
P507-786-3682
Office Hours: by appt. Schedule a Meeting Here
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Professor of Music – Composition and Theory
Abbie Betinis (she, her, hers)
Adjunct Instructor of Music