Writing and Scoring for Strings

MUSC X 483.12

This comprehensive workshop in writing music for the string family takes a thorough look at the contemporary and historical use of the strings in both film and concert music composition.

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Summer
In-Person
Starting at $2,085.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Study the use of strings in film scores by John Williams, Bernard Herrman, Thomas Newman, and more
  • Engage with the scores of concert performers such as Brahms, Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, and more
  • Examine how film composition has utilized concert music for specific techniques
  • Engage with guest musician professionals as they explain their instrument of choice
  • Write a final piece to be recorded by a string quintet

About this course:

This comprehensive workshop in writing music for the string family--violin, viola, cello and double bass--takes a thorough look at the contemporary and historical use of the strings and their usage in both film and concert music composition. The film composers studied include Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, Thomas Newman, Michael Giacchino and Jerry Goldsmith. The concert composers include Johannes Brahms, Maurice Ravel, Leonard Bernstein, Edward Elgar, Igor Stravinsky and John Adams. The course examines how film composition has utilized concert music for specific techniques, as well as for inspiration. Many sessions feature one of the members of the string family, with top professionals from L.A. recording studios demonstrating their respective instruments and playing student compositions. The final project is the writing and subsequent recording of a work for string quintet.
Prerequisites
The ability to read music, knowledge of music notation, and an understanding of the fundamentals of music theory.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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398394
Fee:
$2,085.00
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Location: Burbank
Notes

Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.

Refer to course syllabus for online session details. Students on an F1 visa are required to attend In-Person sessions.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Focus on the Strings by Dr. Norman Ludwin
Textbook available at https://www.musicnewapproach.com/
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Lecture
Wed Jun 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Jul 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Jul 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Jul 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Jul 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Jul 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Aug 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Aug 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Aug 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Aug 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Wed Sep 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union

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