In a group salon, students present and critique compositions written for their bands. Students are encouraged to integrate broad music learning experience: music theory, history and composition, sound design and recording, and/or voice and instrumental instruction. The object is to use this educational breadth to make more discerning and innovative choices in songwriting, instrumental orchestration, melodic memorability, harmonic plan, rhythmic signature and long form phrasing. Composers’ bands must be available for occasional class demonstration and able to play Music Workshop when asked.