Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with the most typical instruments used in popular music, their characteristics and roles, and knows how to write music for them. The student understands the role of an arranger in the creative process and is acquainted with copyright and financial matters associated with arranging. The student familiarizes themselves with arranging and orchestrating for various band and ensemble line-ups. The student is able to make analytical observations about arrangements and orchestrations and can apply the findings in their own work. The student knows how to prepare a musical score and parts and a demo recording out of their own arrangements and orchestrations.

Content

According to the learning outcomes.

Location and time

Lessons and coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection. Teacher: Jere Laukkanen.
Tuition starts on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, 050 401 3465

Materials

TBA

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Seminar Work
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching

Exam schedules

No written exam. Alternative ways of completing the course must be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

Lessons and coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection. Teacher: Jere Laukkanen.
Tuition starts on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, 050 401 3465

Content scheduling

Lessons and coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection. Teacher: Jere Laukkanen.
Tuition starts on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, 050 401 3465

Further information

Lessons and coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection. Teacher: Jere Laukkanen.
Tuition starts on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, 050 401 3465

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Writing at least one new arrangement for a studio ensemble (including a musical score and a demo recording).

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Prerequisites

Completion of the Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musician 1 and 2 courses or equivalent skills and knowledge.