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MU1552: INSTRUMENTATION, HARMONY AND ANALYSIS (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course introduces students to a range of musical instruments and the principles of instrumentation, undertaking exercises in scoring music notated on two staves for an ensemble of instruments played by members of the class. Musical works are subjected to harmonic analysis, and students continue to work as composers. Students gain a knowledge and understanding of features of string, woodwind and brass writing and the layout of scores for ensembles of different sizes as well as being able to understand and analyse complex harmonic structures.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Geoffrey Palmer

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course introduces students to a range of musical instruments and the principles of instrumentation, undertaking exercises in scoring music notated on two staves for an ensemble of instruments played by members of the class. Musical works are subjected to harmonic analysis, and students continue to work as composers. Students gain a knowledge and understanding of features of string, woodwind and brass writing and the layout of scores for ensembles of different sizes as well as being able to understand and analyse complex harmonic structures.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Portfolio of compositions (66%); harmony and analysis examination (34%)

Resit: Students resit the failed elements of the assessment(s).

Formative Assessment

Students will be assessed formatively throughout the course by means of short in-course assignments as well as being monitored on a regular basis by teaching staff.

Feedback

Oral feedback will be given following the in-course assignments and written feedback following the submission of coursework.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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