Writing for Brass Ensembles

CW-288

Designed to deepen students' understanding of writing for brass ensembles, the course focuses on developing students' compositional and orchestration skills while incorporating extended techniques for brass instruments. Special emphasis is placed on writing for brass quintet, the French horn section, small brass section combinations, and larger brass ensembles in the context of various contemporary music styles. Students will analyze melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, dynamics, voicing, and orchestration choices to create original compositions for brass. Through practical exercises, analysis of contemporary repertory, and writing projects, students will develop their ability to create music that showcases the unique qualities of brass instruments.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
AR-112, AR-124, or CM-212
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Contemporary Writing and Production
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
CWP
Course Chair
Amparo Edo Biol
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