Course: Arranging D 2 credits: 3
- Course code
- SPCCV25ARD2
- Name
- Arranging D 2
- Study year
- 2025-2026
- ECTS credits
- 3
- Language
- English
- Coordinator
- W.H. Buma
- Modes of delivery
-
- Lecture
- Practical / Training
- Assessments
-
- TEST-01 - Other assessment
Learning outcomes
- The student learns to manipulate melody, harmony and rhythm in relation to form and orchestration in an arrangement.
- The student learns to write scores and parts for string quartet, string quartet with rhythm section, a mixture of brass and woodwinds with rhythm section, small big band and big band.
- Basic techniques are reviewed harmonizing lines for 2 to 5 voices.
- The student learns the range and transposition of brass, woodwind and string instruments.
- The student acquires the basic knowledge for writing for piano, bass and drums.
- The student will gain experience in writing arrangements for various ensembles in the Groningen area.
- The student learns to write scores and parts for string quartet, string quartet with rhythm section, a mixture of brass and woodwinds with rhythm section, small big band and big band.
- Basic techniques are reviewed harmonizing lines for 2 to 5 voices.
- The student learns the range and transposition of brass, woodwind and string instruments.
- The student acquires the basic knowledge for writing for piano, bass and drums.
- The student will gain experience in writing arrangements for various ensembles in the Groningen area.
Content
Ensembles for the year course include writing for string quartet, string quartet with rhythm section, nonet, small big band and big band.
- Score and part writing.
- Score analysis
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- Prince Claus Conservatoire