A class in composing music for real and unreal instruments - learn
to write the music you hear and have it performed! This is a very
special class offering participants the opportunity to learn about
writing music for live performance and have their music played by a
small group of Ireland's best musicians.
Students will learn about many different kinds of composers and
their techniques in a practical way through many different styles and
genres of music. We will also look at practical music theory and the
specifics of writing music for acoustic Instruments. At the end of
the term each class member will be given the opportunity to write
music for a small group of professional musicians and have their music
performed and recorded. This is a unique opportunity for any aspiring
composer and one that shouldn't be missed!
While participants are not required to play an instrument,
access to a keyboard instrument and a basic understanding of musical
notation is recommended.
This 10 week course will take place every Wednesday evening from
7pm - 8:30pm, starting 15 September and running till the end of
November. The participants will be preparing for a performance of
their own music in December, this will be recorded and will involve
professional musicians, the instrumentation of which will be chosen by
consensus in the classes.
Tutor Biography
Dylan Rynhart is a composer of many genres. He founded award-winning
jazz orchestra Fuzzy Logic Ensemble and has made two albums of his
music with them. Dylan has scored music for theatre, an award-winning
short film, and became involved in electro-acoustic composition and
surround sound through his masters in music technology from Trinity
College. He has also received commissions to write for
contemporary classical ensembles, including sax and string quartets.
Dylan is represented by both the Contemporary Music Centre and the
Improvised Music Company, and is currently working on his PhD in music
composition with composer John Godfrey, in U.C.C. where he also
lectures in music technology, jazz history and improvisation.
Bring a Friend Scheme
** Special Offer**
Anyone who books a place on a course we will offer a 25% discount if they refer a friend. Refer four friends who book and you can come along for free.