Arranging 1Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to arrange tonal pieces for a small band and gains facilities for composing his/her own music. The student can communicate information on his/her arrangement and musical insights verbally, in writing and by means of using recording equipment or computer applications.

Content

- Practical information on working life
- Transposing and writing for the most common instruments in pop/jazz music
- Analysis of written musical scores
- Definition of musical atmosphere and style
- Treatment of rhythm, melody and harmony
- Manipulation of form
- Thematic sections and background elements
- Orchestration for a small band
- Planning and sketching an arrangement
- Writing a musical score

Further information

Qualifications: The student is able to write an elemantary arrangement of a tonal tune for a small band (voice, three wind instruments and a rhythm section) and produce a written score of the arrangement plus parts for the individual instruments.