| Music 313 Orchestration (Instrumentation) |
| Fall Semester 2006 |
| 2 credit hours |
| 9:55 - 10:55 AM T,TH |
| Dr. James Hirt, K 301 |
| jhirt@bw.edu |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce students to the various instruments of the modern symphonic orchestra and the basic methods of scoring for these instruments.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
In this course, students will learn:
- the family and individual characteristics of each instrument used in the orchestra;
- the ranges and range characteristics of each instrument;
- any special sound producing characteristics of each instrument;
- the basic scoring procedures used with instrumental families;
- any symbols necessary for scoring instruments; and
- any terminology associated with instrumental arranging and orchestration.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Class Participation
- Includes promptness at the beginning of class, attendance, and class participation;
- You are permitted 2 absenses (excused or unexcused).
Class Grade (50%) Based on weekly assignments involving scoring exercises from the workbook and other projects. Examinations (50%) Three Major Exams
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Students with documented learning disabilities should see the professor privately to make appropriate accommodations.
TEXT MATERIALS
Adler, Samuel, The Study of Orchestration, 3nd Edition, New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 1989.
Adler, Samuel, Workbook for the Study of Orchestration, 3nd Edition, New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 1982.
COURSE GRADING
Grading Scale: This course uses the grading scale established by the Music Theory Department and follows the College +/- grading system.
| A+ = 100-99 | B+ = 91-89 | C+ = 82-81 | D+ = 73-72 |
| A = 98-95 | B = 88-86 | C = 80-76 | D = 71-67 |
| A- = 92-94 | B- = 85-83 | C- = 75-74 | D- = 66-65 |
Examinations: The three major exams will equal 50% of the final grade.
Class Grades: Scoring assignments will be 50% of the final grade.
| Attendance: | You are permitted 3 absences (excused or unexcused). Absences over this number will be calculated against the final grade. Each additional absence beyond the limit will result in one portion of a letter grade deduction. Three late arrivals will equal one absence. |
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
"Academic dishonesty refers not simply to dishonesty in examinations, but to any behavior, such as plagiarism, which violates academic standards. Matters of dishonesty may be handled by the professor and student involved, and may be appealed to the Student-Faculty Problems Committee." - Baldwin-Wallace College Student Handbook, pg. 17
FINAL CAVEAT
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
