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MUS 423 - Advanced Orchestration


Description:
Study of various scores and treatises. Individual projects.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 422A.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify specific characteristics of each instrument and understand the principles of scoring for each instrument category.
  • Recognize and apply terminology, transpositions, scoring techniques, and notation pertaining to individual instruments and instrument categories.
  • Identify and incorporate special devices and special effects for specific instruments both written and aurally.
  • Transcribe and/or arrange excerpts of a substantial length for a given instrumentation.
  • Interpret musical treatises and demonstrate a mastery of score reading through the recognition of musical syntax, structural elements, and notation details.
  • Recognize and apply terminology, scoring techniques, transpositions, and notation pertaining to larger ensembles.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/3/2011



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