THEORY AND COMPOSITION 22 - Orchestration

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Dartmouth College

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08F: 10 09F: 10A This course covers the theory and practice of Western music orchestration, focusing on the music of the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Debussy, Ravel, Bartok, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg. Beginning with an introduction to the individual instruments in the standard orchestra, students will learn about the timbres, ranges, performance techniques and conventions of each instrument, in preparation for composing with multi-instrument orchestral ideas. Coursework will include re-arranging pre-existing scores, in-depth listening, and in-class analysis and discussion of scores. Related topics on music form will be discussed to enhance the understanding of instrumental music writing. Prerequisite: Music 21 or the permission of the instructor. Laboratory to be arranged. Dist: ART. Casey.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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