MUS 211 - Composition Workshop I

    Recent Professors
    AGordon@riohondo.edu, gwheeler@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    14 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MUS 104
    Fall 2025 Sections
    View Fall 2025 sections of MUS 211
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This beginner-level course is for students who want to develop vocal and instrumental compositional skills through analysis and creative writing in a workshop setting. The course includes the basic elements and tools of musical composition, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and counterpoint; and musical structure and form. Students are assigned composition exercises, describe and discuss their work with the class, and work on a final composition project.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am