Choral Arranging
Date
February 8-May 9, 2021
Course Number
7121 & 525
Credits
2 - 3 Graduate Credits
Tuition
$1,065, due in full with registration Course Code 7121 for MECA Students. $1,140, due in full with registration Course Code 525 for MMEd Students.
Course Description
This course explores the essential concepts and techniques for arranging choral music at the elementary and secondary school levels, including voice types and ranges; notation; harmonic principles; the importance of text in regards to mood and melodic shape; keyboard accompaniment; homophonic and contrapuntal textures; two-, three- and four-part densities; and adapting an existing arrangement to a different setting. Lectures, discussion, analysis of musical examples, quizzes and arranging exercises are all components of this course.
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Become acquainted with voice categories, scoring rules and notation
- Know melodic and harmonic principles, especially those for setting a text
- Understand the challenge and purpose of keyboard accompaniments in regard to mood, intro, endings and transitions
- Know the various textures (homophonic and contrapuntal) and planning the arrangement
- Technically be able to arrange a basic 2, 3 and 4 part setting with accompaniment
- Be able to adapt an existing arrangement and score for a different density
MECA Students
3 Graduate Credits
Course Code 7121
$1,065, due in full with registration
MMEd Students
2 Graduate Credits
Course Code 525
$1,140, due in full with registration