This course explores the fundamentals of music through music composition. Students will learn how to compose a compelling melody, discover why some chords sound better than others, learn how to set text more effectively, and write better piano accompaniments. The course includes basic jazz harmony, how to read Lead Sheet, and lessons on music engraving using Dorico music writing software. Students will write an art song or pop song, a work for vocal ensemble, and a work for an instrumental ensemble. One assignment will be chosen for "workshopping" and performance at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: 151. QL