MU 5030 Instrumentation and Orchestration
This course will cover ranges and transpositions of the different instrument families. Practical playing ranges. Transcribing from the piano to the orchestra, wind band, and other ensembles. Scoring for the string section, the mechanics of scoring and copying parts. Use of Computer Notation as an aid to orchestration. Basic principles of arranging will also be covered, including compositional, formal and practical considerations for writing creative music armaments.
Credits
3
Offered
As needed