Senior Projects

MCO4376.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2026 Senior Projects

Course Description

Summary

This course will serve as a workshop and forum for senior music students who are planning to present their senior projects in Spring 2026. In this course, we will meet and discuss students’ projects produced through any creative practice, including, but not limited to, performance, installation, musical show, and publication. Students will be expected to complete most of their composition/installation designs by the end of the first half of the term. The emphasis will be on technical planning, realization of the individual projects, and guiding students in the development of their presentations, which may involve interdisciplinary collaborations, rehearsals, and technical needs. Group critiques and discussions are a crucial part of this process. As part of this course, each student will be required to pick an advisor from appropriate music faculty to advise their particular project. We will meet for scheduled individual meetings throughout the term when necessary.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor (Virginia Kelsey & Joseph Alpar).

Please contact the faculty member : virginiakelsey@bennington.edu

Corequisites

Occasional participation in Music Workshop. Tuesdays 6:30-8pm.

Instructors

  • Virginia Kelsey
  • Joseph Alpar

Day and Time

MO,TH 7:00pm-8:50pm

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Spring 2026

Area of Study

Credits

4

Course Level

4000

Maximum Enrollment

20

Course Frequency

Once a year