Within Contemporary Composition there are 5 units, and within the 5 units there are 3 weeks in which we gather, make and then reflect about what it means to compose. The class is structured with a mix of lectures from Professor King, guest-artist presentations, readings, conversations with classmates, and composition projects. The goal of the class is to figure out the meaning behind composing and how composing fits in a contemporary context. We are also discussing how each guest artist has their own process and how they use composing to achieve their art form.
Before we began the class, I had not thought about composing and how every single person is composing in his or her own way. The idea that technology has connected the world in a global village is interesting, not only because we have become so connected we seem unaffected by the constant stream of information that it is scary, but also because we have transformed into an uninquisitive society.I also found it intriguing that in every artwork there has been a form of composing, whether that be with literature or with lighting or any other media imaginable. The Medium is the Massage, a thought-provoking novel on the future society, brought up ideas that were not even imagined at that time, such as the author foreshadowing the "up-to-the-minute news" (McLuhan, 18) that society now sees. The idea that we need to expose ourselves to as much art as possible is a wonderful idea, because we can be influenced which in turn allows us to create and influence others.
I am excited to find out about what processes other composers use, as well as how composition can be used in the chosen field of study. In the coming weeks, I am looking forward to what others think about the required readings in addition to their views on the guest speakers and their processes. Overall, Contemporary Composition has brought to the surface many abstract ideas about composing within our modern society and how technology has influenced the global village.
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