MUSC 3240 Arranging

Basic techniques of arranging music for chorus, orchestra and band.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MUSC 2120 and MUSC 2130

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: day as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge base including specifics regarding writing for the voice, keyboard instruments, orchestral string instruments, woodwind instruments, brass instruments, and percussion instruments.
2. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge in the production of short musical excerpts for various combinations of instruments and a term arranging project that will exhibit:
   1. Theoretical/musical consistency (possibly including, but not limited to, formal coherence, melodic invention, appropriate harmonic language and dissonance usage, metrical understanding and rhythmic impulse, etc.).
   2. Technical command (possibly including, but not limited to, idiomatic scoring, appropriate text setting (if applicable), etc.).
   3. Attention to ancillary details (possibly including, but not limited to, complete and clear editing, production of parts, understanding of the notational program, etc.).
   4. Appropriate length and complexity for the particular assignment.
3. Demonstrate the ability to produce of a more complex musical piece that will include various combinations of instrumentation and voicing.