MUSC 8007 - Instrumentation

3 cr.

Study of the construction, capabilities and sounds of orchestral and band instruments. Audio and visual materials, discussions, presentations, demonstrations and scoring projects are used to gain understanding, craft and experience in instrumentation.

Prerequisite(s): Intermediate knowledge of theory and harmony needed. Remedial assignments in these areas can be taken concurrently to the course. The course serves as a prerequisite to its sequential course MUSC 8008 Orchestration.