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Final Project

Over the course of the semester, you will write an original theme and variations (at least four, but no more than six) in Classical style, most likely for piano (but possibly for a small instrumental group).

Examples of Student Work for Final Project

These student compositions are presented with the permission of the composer.


Students files
Laura Burton Theme and five variations in g minor (MP3 - 8.4MB)

Five variations only (slow take) (MP3 - 1.3MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
Joy Ebertz Theme and five variations in a minor (MP3 - 6.2MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
T. R. Jordan Theme and four variations in E major (MP3 - 6.4MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
John Lee Theme and variations one through four in C major (MP3 - 4.5MB)

Finale (first take) (MP3 - 2.3MB)

Finale (second take) (MP3 - 1.2MB)

Variation 2 (second half only) (MP3)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
Justin Lo Theme and six variations in A major (MP3 - 8.6MB)

Finale (slow take) (MP3 - 1.4MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
Dennis Miaw Theme and four variations in C major (MP3 - 4.4MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)
P. J. Steiner Theme and four variations in D major (MP3 - 4.5MB)

Uncorrected Version (PDF)

Corrected Version (PDF)