MUCP 201 - Orchestration/MIDI Orchestration

This course examines instrumentation and orchestration techniques for ensembles of various sizes, instrumental combinations, and musical genres. Ranges, transpositions, characteristics, and idiosyncracies of the instruments are presented along with examples from the orchestral, chamber, and contemporary music repertoires. At the same time, students learn to apply this knowledge using MIDI, virtual instrument libraries, and mixing procedures to emulate live ensembles. Assignments include orchestrating for acoustic and digital ensembles of various instrumental combinations and musical idioms.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MUSC 102, MUSC 112, and MUSC 162

Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs