Instrumentation and Introduction to Orchestration

MUSC X 483.43

Explore why musical instruments sound as they do, how their sound is produced, and the rudiments of combining those sounds together by learning the scoring techniques for each orchestral family.

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Fall
In Person
Starting at $1,439.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the characteristics of woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion
  • Discover approaches for writing for different ensembles
  • Apply your knowledge of music fundamentals and orchestral score
  • Compose three short pieces

About this course:

Explore why musical instruments sound as they do, how their sound is produced, and the rudiments of combining those sounds together. Learn the characteristics and basic idiomatic scoring techniques for each orchestral instrument family (strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion), as well as approaches of writing for different ensembles. Coursework also includes a review of music fundamentals and how to read and study an orchestral score. Apply your knowledge by composing three short pieces to be played in class.
Prerequisites

The ability to read music, knowledge of music notation, and an understanding of the fundamentals of music theory. Basic working knowledge of a music notation program such as Sibelius, Finale, or Dorico is required, as students are required to produce and print music scores and instrumental parts for their assignments. Additionally, it is recommended to have any professional quality computer-based Digital Audio Workstation.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Hope Bartimioli Thal
399865
Fee:
$1,439.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , Burbank
Notes

No meeting November 23, 2023.

Discounts can only be applied to a portion of this course. Some meetings will be in Westwood Village and some meetings will be at an off-site facility. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: The Study of Orchestration by Samuel Adler
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Oct 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Oct 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Thu Oct 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Oct 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Oct 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Thu Nov 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Nov 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Thu Nov 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Lecture
Thu Dec 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Thu Dec 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

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