THEORY AND COMPOSITION
Theory and Composition The understanding and creation of music begins with music theory. Theory is the language of music — an essential part of musical training. The Conservatory offers individual and shared lessons, as well as group classes, for all levels of music theory, music history and composition. Taking classes in Theory and Composition provides an ideal foundation for all students of music. Department Head: Stephen Brown ARCT Composition; ARCT Theory Stephen Brown is an accomplished composer, conductor, and teacher. He joined the VCM in 1992 and, in addition to his duties as Head of Theory and Composition, has served as Director for several VCM Festivals, including the 2010 Bach & Company Festival and the 2009 Mozart-Haydn Festival. He is the Artistic Director of the Sidney Orchestra, and a theory syllabus and examination designer for the VCM. Learn more about Stephen at www.stephenbrown.ca.
“Our world would be vastly different if we did not have musical notation. Operas, symphonies, string quartets, and sonatas would not exist. One cannot construct a cathedral without a blueprint. One cannot compose a musical work of any significance without a score. It is the blueprint of a musical work.“ Stephen Brown
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faculty Lana Betts Brenda Braaten Stephen Brown Anna Cal David Clenman Nicholas Fairbank Patrick Godfrey Robert Holliston Ann Schau Pamela Smirl Lisa Szeker-Madden Crystal Wiksyk Wes Wraggett
‘Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle out wonder as to who we are, and for what, whence, and whereto.’ Emerson
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