Writing for Wind Ensemble

CW-358

Designed for composers and arrangers interested in writing for wind ensembles, this course will provide a solid foundation in writing for the unique and diverse timbres found within symphonic bands including extended woodwinds, brass, and percussion sections through analyzing compositions for different wind ensemble configurations in different styles. This course develops students’ compositional skills and technical knowledge of writing for wind ensemble.

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
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.