CW 411 - Writing for Large Ensemble

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits: 2 credits Prerequisites: CW-311 Course Chair: M. Nicholl Required of: CWPR majors Electable by: All Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description An advanced study of the techniques and concepts of writing/arranging for a studio orchestra. A continuation of CW-210 with the addition of the string section, French horn, tuba, percussion, additional woodwinds, harp, and synthesizer. Emphasis is placed on orchestral combinations, stylistic factors, techniques of scoring melody and accompaniment, sophisticated voicings such as ambichords, writing effective introductions and endings, and routining an arrangement. Extensive use of taped examples and score extracts.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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