Module Specifications: School of Music

Module Title: Arranging and Conducting Module Code: BAME02C

Level: 4 Credits: 15

Pre-Requisites: None

Module Description: This module will enable students to acquire the skills to arrange, conduct and rehearse music for small ensembles. By working closely with designated groups, students will gain the technical understanding needed to write effectively for a variety of instruments and voices. Students will also develop a secure base of conducting and rehearsal techniques. The module emphasises the importance of clear musical communication both in the arrangements and in rehearsal.

Indicative Content: • Musical structures and form • Instrumental ranges and technical considerations • Transposing instruments • Vocal ranges and technical considerations • Texture and balance • Idiomatic instrumental writing • Manipulation of musical materials • Score & parts preparation • Score reading and interpretation • Conducting and rehearsal techniques • Aural and communication skills

Learning and Teaching Methods: The module will be delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops.

Specific Learning Resources: Computer suite with Sibelius software, rehearsal area for ensembles Bibliography Highly Recommended Barker, P. (2014) Composing for Voice: A Guide for Composers, Singers, and Teachers. Abingdon: Routledge Forsyth, C. (2013) Orchestration. New York: Dover Publications

Module Specifications: School of Music

Gazard, P. (2012) How to Create a Successful Music Ensemble: running your group and arranging the music. London: Rhinegold Education Rutherford, P. (2013) Basics in Jazz Arranging. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Seaman, C. (2013) Inside Conducting. USA: University of Rochester Press Recommended Adler, S. (2002) The Study of Orchestration: Workbook No.1. USA: Norton Black, D. and Gerou, T. (2009) Essentials of Orchestration. USA: Alfred Publishing Gehrkens, K. W (2011) Essentials in Conducting. Boston: Oliver Ditson McElheran, B. (2005) Conducting Technique for Beginners and Professionals. Oxford: OUP Mesfin, A. (2014) Musical orchestration. Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Runswick, D. (1993) Rock, Jazz and Pop Arranging: All the Facts and All the Know-how. London: Faber Smith, B. and Sataloff, R. T. (2013) Choral pedagogy. San Diego: Plural Background Reading Garolfalo, R. & Battisti, F. (2005) Lead & Inspire: A Guide to Expressive Conducting. Silver Spring, MD: Whirlwind Music Publications Niles, R. (2014) The Invisible Artist: Arrangers In Popular Music (1950-2000). USA: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Module Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

LO Create musically effective arrangements for small ensembles

LO Demonstrate a secure idiomatic awareness in relation to a variety of instruments and voices

LO Demonstrate a clear and effective conducting technique

LO Clearly communicate musical understanding in the contexts of arranging and rehearsing

Assessment Title or element Weighting (%)

Ensemble arrangement [45-55 bars] 50%

Practical exam (conducting and rehearsing) [12 minutes] 50%

Module Specifications: School of Music

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