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Undergraduate Course: Orchestration 2 (MUSI08044)

Course Outline
School School of Arts, Culture and Environment College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Music Other subject area None
Course website http://www.music.ed.ac.uk/
Course description The course deals with individual characteristics of orchestral instruments and how they may be combined effectively in practice.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Aural Skills 1 (MUSI08038)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should have at least one semester in Music Theory and one semester in Composition. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Seminars in Weeks 2-5 and 7-10.
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students who satisfactorily complete this course will be expected to have acquired a good knowledge of instrumentation and how to combine instruments effectively.

They will understand the characteristics of different orchestral instruments.

They will be able to write orchestral scores and parts in a practical and professional manner.
Assessment Information
Portfolio of Orchestrations including one takeaway set piece (75%) and the resubmission of class exercises submitted throughout the semester (25%).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Portfolio of Orchestrations including one takeaway set piece (75%) and the resubmission of class exercises submitted throughout the semester (25%).
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
Email: P.Nelson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: Lindsay.Hunter@ed.ac.uk
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