Arrangement (5cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students master arranging music for vocal ensembles and writing instrumental and ensemble arrangements to choral pieces. They have the ability to write music for light music or pops orchestra (including vocal soloist) and arrange accompaniments of instrumental solos for strings and symphony orchestras.

Course contents
arranging of music for vocal ensembles
writing of instrumental and ensemble accompaniment to choral pieces
music for pops orchestras
arranging of piano accompaniments of instrumental solos for strings and symphony orchestras

Teaching methods
Small group teaching, assignments, independent work, finishing to scores and stem notes using sequencer and notation programs.

Assessment methods
Portfolio assessment: teacher assessment, peer review and self-evaluation of assignments

Prerequisites
X034C-8 Basics of arrangement

Required/Recommended reading
Will be defined during the course.

Name of lecturer
Senior lecturer Hannu Pohjannoro

Year of study
1-5 Music pedagogue
2-5 Music instructor
4 Music theatre and music drama

Semester
Autumn - spring

Language of instruction
Finnish