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 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| 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)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| 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.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 2-5 AND 7-10 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 2, Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Room B, Alison House |
| Additional information |
Seminars in Weeks 2-5 and 7-10. |
| No Exam Information |
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.
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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%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
music orchestration |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
Email: P.Nelson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: brad.herbert@ed.ac.uk |
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