The Score Study Workshop
Unlock the Secrets of Iconic Works and Make Them Your Own in Under an Hour—Without Having To Be a Prodigy or PhD
In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll add these 3 workflows to your composing:
Score Study Mise en Place. Like a pro chef prepares their workspace, set up your score study for deep, efficient music analysis.
Musical Ingredient Breakdown. Uncover the secret sauce in your favorite passages using my comprehensive analysis cheat sheet.
Your “Irresistible Sound” Recipe. Transform your analytical insights into imaginative compositional prompts that will spice up your composing—and make your music stand out.
The Score We’ll Study:
Joby Talbot’s the Path of Miracles
These tools work for any style of music. We'll be applying them to dig into movement 3 of Joby Talbot's "Path of Miracles"—a modern choral masterpiece that's captivated audiences worldwide.
Commissioned by Tenebrae and inspired by the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, this piece showcases Talbot's genius for developing musical ideas and creating compelling form through unexpected harmonic shifts, intricate vocal textures, and breathtaking transitions.
Even if you're already familiar with this piece, be prepared to discover something new about it—and score study generally.
The Details
Hosted by: Dr. Joseph Sowa
Time: Friday, March 6, 1:30-3:00 PM Eastern (10:30 AM-12:00 PM Pacific)
Location: Live on Zoom
Register Now and You’ll Get
Your space reserved for this 2-hour workshop
Cheat sheet & training materials. Instantly access the cheat sheet and training materials for the workshop