MUS 350 - Orchestration

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUS 251 Theory & Practice in Western Tonal Music or permission of the instructor.
A systematic study of the capabilities of the instruments of the orchestra in musical composition. A thorough understanding of these capabilities will be mastered through a study of selected works for solo instruments, chamber works, and orchestral literature. Readings and listening assignments; analysis and written exercises; semester project.