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Learn More Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings—the most advanced arranging
School Information course offered by Berkleemusic—provides a simple, straightforward,
Financial Aid and in-depth approach to this high level material. Throughout the
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course you'll gain a true understanding of the sound and personality
of woodwind and string instruments, and learn how to apply them in Questions?
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Each lesson focuses on the fundamental properties of a particular
instrument or group of instruments—its extreme range, practical or Contact Advisors

useable range, and inherent idiosyncrasies. You'll then apply this

information to actual songs, arrangements, and compositions. You'll
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explore topics such as unison doubling of woodwinds, conceptual
Credits: 3
and dramatic approaches to composition, combining woodwinds and
Duration: 12 weeks
strings, string harmonics in a jazz/pop context, and the effect of
Catalog #: BME-133
strings and woodwinds on brass instruments. Instruments covered
within the course include flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet,
bass clarinet, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, and acoustic bass.
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This course emphasizes the practical, real-world application of the Total credits: 24

concepts covered and, to that end, provides interviews with industry Duration: 8 courses

writers and comprehensive information working with clients, Tuition: $11,200

conducting research for projects, addressng economic issues Registration fee: $175
regarding instrument choices, analyzing scores, and scheduling What is a certificate?
studios and players.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

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Orchestrate and compose music for various contemporary

Jerry Gates
woodwind and string instruments Associate Professor in
Arrange or compose music for small and large string sections Contemporary
Arranging, Directed
Analyze orchestral scores and understand their nomenclature
Studies in Arranging,
Understand common orchestration techniques used in songs, and Contemporary
music beds, jingles, web sites, and films Twelve-Tone
Composition.
Decipher instructions given by a client regarding visual media
assignments in television and film
Have a better understanding of dramatic composition

You may also enroll in this course individually.

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