AI Assignment Music Composition AssignmentsWilliam Wieland
Research Component — How can composers use AI?
Large Language Models (LLM) Possible prompts
  • Describe effective AI prompt writing.
  • How can I be more creative?
  • List 21st century techniques for composing concert music.
  • List ten music compositions that are utterly different from one another and explain how they are different.
Music Generation Models Possible prompts
  • Compose fast, rhythmic music for soprano, clarinet, and piano in the style of Roger Quilter.
  • Compose a short SATB motet in the style of Arvo Pärt.
  • Compose energetic, unpredictable music for flute solo.
Listening Component — Find and listen to compositions that were created entirely or in part with AI. Share at least one piece with the class.

Composition Component — Compose a piece utilizing AI as much as possible. (See “Research Component” above.)

Share your music and your creative process with the class.