Jack Smalley
Composing Music for Film
With over 125 examples, the chapters cover:
- Section One: The Elements
- Section Two: Composing a Theme
- Section Three: Writing a Cue
- Section Four: Consonance and Dissonance
- Section Five: The 20th Century
An established member of the faculty, Professor Jack Smalley teaches two courses for SMPTV.
MUCO 440a
This course explores modern compositional and orchestration techniques from “Functional Harmony” to the 20th Century in a classroom setting. It interprets the dramatic elements of a film so the composer will have a comprehensive approach to composing an underscore that will serve and enhance the film. Jack teaches MUCO 440a in the fall semester only. 15 weeks (2 units)
MUCO 545 PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
A one-on-one discussion about how best to approach a specific project(s) in terms of composition and harmonizing thematic material, then selecting an orchestra that its the needs of the Director and Composer. Jack teaches MUCO 545 in both the fall and spring semesters. 15 weeks (2 units)