2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI2225 Orchestration
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Michael Spencer
Email: m.spencer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to produce effective arrangements and orchestrations for a variety of wind, brass and full orchestral forces. Students will also be able to show knowledge of scoring principles in repertories ranging from the 18C to the 20C, including commercial styles.Syllabus
Outline introduction to principles of scoring: instruments, transpositions , layout, notation issues; 18C orchestral scoring; 19C orchestral scoring, with models from Brahms, Romantic orchestra scoring with model from Elgar; 20C orchestral scoring with models from Debussy, Walton and others.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 24/09/2009
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