Step 2flu

[Harchanko]

Hi everyone:

I appreciate the questions that I got last week concerning the project
steps. Since the flu took us out for two days, the course material
needs some adjustment. I now present to you the "step 2flu." Since
step one was to simply get a matrix completed, I have adjusted step 2
(the step 2flu) to help you get started on your pieces from this
point. We will be working Monday and Wednesday to help clarify these
topics for you.

Assignment from the syllabus:
Write a composition for any instruments using classic serial
technique. Points are awarded based on the effectiveness of various
serialist techniques such as the use of combinatoriality, invariance,
creative permutations, etc.. Students are encouraged to explore the
technique in a variety of styles, including jazz, rock, post-
minimalism, etc. All steps in the assignment must be accompanied by a
brief analytical paragraph.
The row must exhibit the following traits:
Combinatoriality
Three instances of the same trichord in three different configurations
(not including transposition)
Two instances of the same tetrachord in two different configurations
(not including transposition)
All of these must be exploited within the composition.


Addendum:
The Step 2flu: Analyze the form for combinatoriality, trichords, and
tetrachords. Site whether or not your row has these traits by citing
which row forms exhibit combinatoriality and which trichords and
tetrachords are repeated (remember: your 12-tone row contains ten
trichords and nine tetrachords). Begin your composition by writing a
passage that uses at least three forms of your row. Explain why you
chose these forms of the row.