The Curious Case of Muttzart and Ratmaninoff: A Playful Journey into Music Composition

Embark on a hilarious and engaging adventure into the world of music composition! Through the lens of a whimsical mystery, you'll learn the fundamental building blocks of creating your own music. 

By the end of this 5-day course, you'll have:

1. Composed your own original piece of music
2. Mastered key compositional techniques: motive, repetition, sequence, and retrograde
3. Developed critical listening and analysis skills
4. Gained confidence in your creative musical abilities
5. Learned to apply musical concepts through storytelling and problem-solving
6. Cultivated a deeper appreciation for the art of composition
7. Had a ton of fun while solving a musical mystery!

Course Experience:

Over five exciting days, you'll dive into the world of composition through the lens of a hilarious whodunit. As you work to solve the mystery of Isabella's destroyed notebook, you'll learn and apply fundamental composition techniques.

What you'll achieve:

• Create and develop musical motives
• Master the art of effective repetition in music
• Learn to use sequence to build musical ideas
• Explore the creative possibilities of retrograde techniques
• Combine all learned elements into your own original composition

Our teaching approach:

• Engaging storytelling that makes learning fun and memorable
• Hands-on composition exercises tied to the unfolding mystery
• Analysis of famous compositional examples
• Collaborative performance and listening sessions
• A supportive environment that encourages creativity and experimentation

Daily Breakdown:

Day 1: Motive - The Plot Thickens
• Introduce the mystery and key characters
• Explore the concept of 'motive' in music
• Create your own musical motives tied to story elements

Day 2: Repetition - Following the Clues
• Discover how composers use repetition effectively
• Analyze examples from well-known pieces
• Apply repetition techniques to develop your motives

Day 3: Sequence - The Plot Unravels
• Learn about musical sequences and their power in composition
• Study and perform famous sequential passages
• Create sequences within your evolving composition

Day 4: Retrograde - A Twist in the Tale
• Explore the concept of retrograde in music
• Practice retrograde techniques with guided examples
• Apply retrograde to add intrigue to your composition

Day 5: Solve the Mystery!
• Combine all learned elements to complete your composition
• Perform and discuss each other's musical creations
• Solve the mystery of Isabella's notebook
• Reflect on future composing strategies and possibilities

This course is designed for music students of all levels who want to explore composition in a fun, engaging way. No prior composing experience is necessary – just bring your curiosity and creativity!

By the end of this 5-day adventure, you'll have not only solved a musical mystery but also unlocked your potential as a composer. You'll walk away with your own original composition, a toolkit of compositional techniques, and the confidence to continue your musical creation journey.

Ready to solve the Curious Case of Muttzart and Ratmaninoff while discovering your inner composer? Join us for this unique and playful exploration of music composition!

(Please book at least one day in advance to allow for mystery preparation and personalization of your musical journey!)