MUS 221 - Arranging I

3 CR

An introductory course which focuses on the concepts and techniques necessary to complete a successful arrangement. Transposition and ranges of instruments along with rhythm section writing and voicing are explored. Techniques of background writing, introductions, interludes, codas, articulation, phrasing and the use of dynamics are utilized in a step-by-step organization and orchestration of an arrangement from start to finish.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 102.