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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: MUS1016 Module Title: ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGEMENT
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: MUS1016
Level: HE1 Module Co-ordinator: ARMSTRONG T Dr (Music Record)
Number of credits: 10 Number of ECTS credits: 5
 
Module Availability
Spring Semester
Assessment Pattern

Coursework 1

Online Assessment

25%

 

Coursework 2

Primary School Ensemble Arrangement

35% 

 

 

Coursework 3

 Pit Band or Pop String Quartet Arrangement

40%

 

 
Module Overview
This module provides an introduction to orchestration and arrangement techniques covering a variety of musical styles and relevant to a variety of professional situations.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
  • To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of orchestration and arrangement in a variety of musical styles

     

  • To apply orchestration and arrangement knowledge to practical assignments

     

  • To provide the minimum level of experience necessary to approach professional arrangement assignments with confidence
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module you should be able to:

 

  • Understand the basic principles and practices of orchestral writing

     

  • Apply these principles to arrangements in a variety of styles

     

  • Identify the constituent elements of a musical passage- melody, accompaniment, harmonic support- prior to beginning an arrangement

     

  • Develop imaginative arrangements in a variety of styles by adding introductions, codas/outros, linking passages and countermelodies
Module Content
  • Basic arrangement techniques

     

  • Creative arrangement techniques

     

  • Arranging a vocal score of a Broadway song or jazz standard for a small pit band

     

  • Provide a backing arrangement of a pop/rock song for string quartet

     

  • Arranging a hymn tune or folk song for a primary school ensemble
Methods of Teaching/Learning
  • Ten one-hour sessions comprising lecture/demonstrations and practical work in groups

     

  • In-class performances of student arrangements utilising the instruments available within the group

     

  • Audio resources available on Ulearn
Selected Texts/Journals

Essential Reading :

 

 

Adler, Samuel, 2002: The Study of Orchestration, 3rd rev. ed. (W.W. Norton and Co).

 

 

Blatter, Alfred, 1981: Instrumentation/Orchestration (New York; London : Longman).

 

 

Mancini, Henry, 1962: Sounds and Scores: a Practical Guide to Professional Orchestration ( Northridge, California : Northridge Music, Inc.).

 

 

Runswick, Daryl, 1992: Rock, Jazz and Pop Arranging ( London : Faber).

 

 

 

 

Recommended Reading :

 

 

Del Mar, Norman, 1981: Anatomy of the Orchestra ( London : Faber).

 

 

Jacob, Gordon, 1982: Orchestral Technique, 3rd ed. (London: Oxford University Press).

 

 

 

 

Suggested Reading :

 

 

Piston, Walter, 1978: Orchestration ( London : Gollancz).

 

 

Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai, 1964: Principles of Orchestration ( Dover ).

 

 
Last Updated

19.5.2010