2024-2025 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

MUS 332 Orchestration

This course is the study and practice of instrumental transcription and orchestration arranging and composing. The ranges, individual characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of each orchestral instrument will be studied in preparation for transcribing, arranging, and orchestral composition assignments. Students will also be given the opportunity to study the guidelines for transcribing from keyboard, chamber ensemble, and band to an orchestral score as well as demonstrate an understanding of these transcribing guidelines for each specific setting. A comprehensive knowledge and application of music notation software is a vital aspect of this course. Prerequisite(s): MUS 201 or MUS 212. 3 credits.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

( MUS201 OR MU201 )