They were synonymous with a progressive theory of composition that replaced classical forms with organic structure, harmonic freedom and subjects derived from literature.

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Students will learn theory, technique and composition, ending with them creating their very own fileteado plaque.

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Listeners will need to employ a bit of imagination to match Johannsson's composition to the title "Melodia (Guidelines for a Space Propulsion Device Based on Heim's Quantum Theory), " but it's hard to deny the propulsion at work here.

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