Writing and Programming Strings

CMSP-576

This course focuses on the art of writing, arranging, and programming MIDI strings for contemporary music, with an emphasis on musical and supportive arrangements that enhance modern productions. Students will explore techniques for crafting realistic, expressive, and emotionally impactful string sections within a digital environment. Topics include voicing, articulation, sound selection, layering, automation, and mixing. Through hands-on projects, students will develop MIDI string arrangements that support their original productions.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Spring
Location
New York City
Department
CMSP
Course Chair
Merrily James
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