COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course students will address the techniques of advanced orchestration for large ensembles through an intensive study of scoring in the Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary styles. Applied scoring in these styles will also be an important aspect of   our study, as well as the methods for properly preparing a score and parts.

PREREQUISITES

It is assumed that students already have a complete understanding of the following topics from taking MUS 313 the prerequisite for this course.

1. The family and individual characteristics of each instrument used in the orchestra.
2. The ranges and range characteristics of each instrument.
3. Any special sound producing characteristics of each instrument.
4. The basic scoring procedures used with instrumental families.
5. Any symbols necessary for scoring instruments.
6. 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 absences (excused or unexcused), each additional absence beyond 2 will result in a letter-grade deduction.
Weekly Assignments (40%)	Based on weekly assignments involving scoring exercises and other projects. Assignments will not be accepted for a grade after one week beyond the due date (unless there are acceptable extenuating circumstances).
Class Presentation (10%)	20 minute presentation (with piano reduction which illustrates the orchestration of your final project). Materials to be xeroxed for presentations must be handed in 1 week prior to the presentation.
Final Project (50%)	To be read by the Orchestra during WEEK 15.

TEXT MATERIALS

Adler, Samuel, The Study of Orchestration, 2nd Edition, New York:  W. W. Norton and Company, 1989.

Adler, Samuel, Workbook for the Study of Orchestration, 2nd Edition, New York:   W. W. Norton and Company, 1982.

          Anthology for Orchestration 314 (compiled by the instructor).

COURSE GRADING

Grading Scale:

This course uses the grading scale established by the Music Theory Department and follows the College +/- grading system.

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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.

 

LEARNING DISABILITIES

           Students with documented learning disabilities should see the professor privately to make              appropriate accommodations.

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.