MUS 415 Instrumentation/Arranging
Designed to give students knowledge in the writing for various instrumental ensembles. The students study the use of each family of instruments, special effects often used, and the typical range of each instrument. The student gets first-hand experience orchestrating various short works. Focus is on the arrangement of music for piano or small instrumental ensemble. Music arranged from well-known hymn tunes or other musical works. A final project is the orchestration of a short piano work and an arrangement of a well-known tune.