Unit name | Writing for Orchestra |
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Unit code | MUSI20141 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Louis Johnson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
MUSI10051: Practical Studies in Instrumentation and Conducting |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces students to the essential techniques of orchestral writing. We will begin by studying the capabilities of the individual instruments, section by section, using practical demonstrations wherever possible. We will then learn to blend instruments within their family groups and eventually to combine these groups into full orchestral textures. Examples used will be drawn mainly from Classical and Romantic orchestral literature, together with some from the early twentieth century.
Aims:
This unit will:
Students successfully completing this unit will be able to:
Seminars and Tutorials
Portfolio of short exercises (50%) Successful attainment of outcome (3) will enable the student to demonstrate (1.1 and 1.3).
Project (50%) Successful attainment of outcome (2) will enable the student to demonstrate (1 and 2).