Musical Theater Arranging and Orchestration

CW-257

Study of orchestration in musical theater and the role of the orchestra in a theater piece. Students will arrange and orchestrate songs with a focus on supporting a vocalist, telling the story, and creating a theatrical sound. The class will explore how orchestration can be used as a dramatic element to establish a period, create a mood, and support the narrative. Written projects focus on typical instruments and ensembles used in various theatrical situations. Listening will include songs from a wide variety of musical theater recordings, with examples of piano scores and individual parts from shows.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
AR-112
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Major Elective for
Composition
Contemporary Writing and Production
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
CWP
Course Chair
Andrea Pejrolo
Taught By
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