Course: Instrumentation and Orchestration II

This course is the advanced studies of Instrumentation and Orchestration (I). After the exploration of the register and basic performing technique of the orchestra instruments in the 1^st semester, we will go further to research the blending effect of two or more instruments. Students are requested to arrange music for different chamber ensembles as a practice. The works arranged will be performed by groups of students in the class, and be discussed. Every student will be able to use Finale or other software to do the arrangements.