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Orchestration II

This introductory course to instrumentation and orchestration covers the basics of writing for the most important orchestral instruments, and introduces the students to the creative process of orchestral thinking. Students learn by a combination of online self-learning modules, in-class demonstrations, workshops with performers, class discussion and score analysis, and performances of the students’ work by diverse ensembles. The students learn the intricacies of idiomatically writing for orchestral instruments and for the most usual orchestral ensembles

Course #
MPATC-UE 1098
Credits
3
Department
Music and Performing Arts Professions

Learning Outcomes

  • Goal 1: Write effectively and idiomatically for all the instruments of the orchestra
  • Goal 2: Describe an introductory approach to orchestral color and texture
  • Goal 3: Create orchestrations for varied extended orchestral ensembles, including a full romantic orchestra
  • Goal 4: Identify best orchestration practices, as well as the most effective ways to produce a desired orchestral effect
  • Goal 5: Identify, describe, and analyze from an orchestration point of view examples from the orchestral literature that relate to the topics covered in this class

Course Content Overview

  • Introduction to Brass
  • Scoring for Horns 
  • Brass Choir
    • Trumpet
    • Trombone
    • Tuba
  • Harp
  • Flute family
    • Alto Flute
    • Piccolo
  • Clarinet Family
    • Bass Clarinet
  • Double Reeds
    • English Horn
    • Contrabassoon
  • Preparing Materials/Score Layout
  • Texture: Special effects
  • Introduction to Percussion
  • Part Preparation review

Professors

  • Justin N Dello Joio
  • Molly Joyce