CW 343 - Contemporary Arranging for Strings

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Credits: 2 credits Prerequisites: HR-212 and either AR-201 or CW-211 Course Chair: M. Nicholl Required of: None Electable by: All Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description Arranging for strings behind a vocalist or lead instrument. Emphasis is on contemporary string writing approaches in the styles of rock, Latin, funk, ballads, and jazz, and the feels of even and shuffled eighths and sixteenths for string sections (with rhythm section accompaniment) using specific arranging techniques of closed and open voicings, clusters, three- to six-part writing, use of primary melody and countermelody, and guide tone lines. Production approaches from the writer's perspective are also covered. Projects may include arrangements for live performances, recordings, or commercials.

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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