Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KBT304

ORCHESTRATION IV

Course Code
KBT304
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. In addition to writing original orchestral music, they can also make orchestral arrangements for composed music.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe purpose of the course is to teach the techniques and principals of orchestration.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Large orchestra, more timber
2nd Week Additions to double winds
3rd Week Additions to double winds
4th Week Percussion family
5th Week Percussion family
6th Week Balance
7th Week Mid-term examination
8th Week Modern texture, new expressions
9th Week Modern texture, new expressions
10th Week Accompaniment
11th Week Accompaniment
12th Week Accompaniment-vocal and choir
13th Week Accompaniment-vocal and choir
14th Week Revision of the covered subjects
Recommended or Required ReadingPrinciples of Orchestration - Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov.
The Study of Orchestration,Textbook-Workbook *-Samuel Adler.
Orkestrasyon -Ertuğrul Sevsay.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 60
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13