MUS 484 - Instrumental Arranging

Description:
Course will focus on skills needed to write and arrange music for junior and senior high school instrumental ensembles. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 246.

Credits: (3)

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

Define and explain terminology, ranges, transpositions, scoring techniques, and notation pertaining to individual instruments, instrument categories, and larger ensembles.
Identify and use appropriate ranges for elementary, middle/jr.high, high school students, collegiate, and professional performers in instrumental arrangements.
Identify instruments, special effects and devices, and scoring techniques aurally .
Incorporate the use of technology in instrumental arranging through the use of Sibelius or Finale (music notation software).
Transcribe original works into arrangements for new instrument combinations.
Examine compositions, arrangements and orchestration practices of reputable professionals in the field.
Evaluate instrumental arrangements for appropriate range, rhythm, harmony, and overall construction for suitable use in the classroom context.
Use appropriate instrumental arranging tools to shape creative and imaginative arrangements appropriate for a variety of ability levels, from beginner to professional.
Create original arrangements of pre-existing musical material using specified guidelines.
Evaluate instrumental arrangements and compositions for appropriate range, rhythm, harmony, and overall construction suitable for use in the classroom context.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/1/2016

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