“EAMA is unique in its focus on the crucial intersection between the craft of listening, composing, and analysis.”
Nico Muhly
“Every piece I have written since I studied with Philip Lasser has been deeply influenced by his musical philosophy.”
Eric Whitacre
Composition Faculty
The month-long EAMA summer composition program blends the tradition of rigorous study with the contemporary exploration of musical writing.
In addition to EAMA’s legendary core curriculum, the composition program includes:
- Weekly Composition Studio classes
- Readings and Critiques
- Masterclasses on important compositional issues
Composition Studios
Students present works in all stages of formation to a composition faculty member in small group seminars.
Distinct from the notion of private composition lessons, these studio classes – drawing directly from your work – will focus on critical and eternal issues of serious compositional discourse such as texture, elegance, and form as related to content.
Readings and Critiques
String Quartet
Read, coached and recorded by the EAMA Resident String Quartet made up of students from The Juilliard School.
Art Song (Soprano & Piano)
Read, coached and recorded by soprano Rebecca Myers and pianists TBA.
Vocal Quartet (SATB)
Read, coached and recorded by the EAMA Vocal Quartet.
Work for Solo Clarinet
Read, coached and recorded by clarinetist Ning Zhang.
Core Courses
Composers take our legendary core classes in Counterpoint, Harmony, Musicianship, and Analysis. Our courses give you the tools to hone your unique musical language.