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Modern Arranging II
Course: MTC262

First Term: 1991 Summer I
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Arranging for larger ensembles, including strings, jazz ensemble, woodwinds and synthesizers. Detailed study of harmony, form and orchestration.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Construct advanced harmonic concepts. (I)
2. Distinguish the timbres on all instruments and voices. (II)
3. Transpose from concept pitch. (II)
4. Assemble voicings for like instruments and mixed instrument combinations. (III)
5. Construct voicings for brass, saxophones, strings and woodwinds. (IV)
6. Demonstrate linear approach to voicing. (V)
7. Analyze and experiment with form. (VI)
8. Arrange either a jazz ensemble or pop ensemble chart. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Contemporary Harmony
   A. Upper structure triads
   B. Poly-chords
   C. Altered dominants
   D. Modal chords
II. Instrument Ranges, Transposition and Timbre
   A. Woodwinds
      1. Piccolo
      2. Flute
      3. Clarinet
      4. Bass Clarinet
      5. Bassoon
   B. Brass
      1. French Horn
      2. Bass Trombone
      3. Tuba
   C. Strings
      1. Violin
      2. Viola
      3. Cello
      4. Bass
   D. Synthesizers and Samplers
      1. DX-7
      2. Ensonique
      3. Kurtswell
   E. Mallet Percussion
   F. Voices
      1. Soprano
      2. Alto
      3. Tenor
      4. Bass
III. Instrument Combinations
   A. Families
      1. Saxophones
      2. Woodwinds
      3. Brass
      4. Strings
      5. Voices
   B. Mixed Combinations
      1. Special
      2. Saxes and Brass
      3. Strings and Woodwinds
      4. Synthesizers and Winds
IV. Voicing Techniques
   A. Brass 5 TO 8 Part
   B. Saxes 5 Part
   C. 8 Brass 5 Saxes
   D. Strings
   E. Orchestral Brass
   F. Woodwinds
V. Linear Approach to Voicing
   A. Mixed Instrumentation
   B. Synthesizers Doubled
VI. Form
   A. Jazz Ensemble Arrangement
   B. Pop Ensemble Arrangement (Strings and Synths.)
VII. Arranging
   A. Jazz Ensemble
      1. 5 Saxophones
      2. 4 Trumpets
      3. 4 Trombones
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/28/1991

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