Orchestration
MCO4133.01
Course Description
Summary
A primer in orchestration, for students who are selected to write for Sage City Symphony. We will pore over the 19th and 20th century orchestral repertoire, getting to know instruments, ranges, and agilities. Analysis, piano reduction, and orchestration from grand staff will be used to internalize and hear orchestration. Students will be expected to create and get feedback on textural sketches of their future pieces.
Learning Outcomes
- 1. To learn the essentials of instrumentation and orchestration, and to learn to work with larger mixtures and combinations of instruments.
- 2. To compose more fluently in larger formats and forms.
- 3. To gain more fluency in notation and hearing one's written work.
Prerequisites
Previous compositional work. Please send a letter of interest and documentation of previous work by May 9 to nbrooke@bennington.edu.