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2011-2012 University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

MUCP 201 - Orchestration/MIDI Orchestration

2 credits
This course examines instrumentation and orchestration techniques for ensembles of various sizes, instrumental combinations, and musical genres. Ranges, transpositions, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of the instruments are presented along with examples from the orchestral, chamber, and contemporary music repertoires. At the same time, students learn to apply this knowledge using MIDI, virtual instrument libraries, and mixing procedures to emulate live ensembles. Assignments include orchestrating for acoustic and digital ensembles of various instrumental combinations and musical idioms.

Prerequisites MUSC*102, MUSC*112, and MUSC*162

Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.