Module Details
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Title Writing for Instruments
Code MUSI105
Coordinator Dr BS Hackbarth
Music
B.Hackbarth@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To develop accuracy and an idiomatic understanding of writing parts for a variety of instruments.
To give students the necessary skills to succinctly communicate through notation.
To effectively apply practical knowledge of instruments in response to various melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic musical imperatives.
To develop self-critical skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Analyse orchestration strategies found in existing music

(LO2) Demonstrate clarity and competency in notating their own musical arrangements.

(LO3) Create and arrange music by manipulating melodic, harmonic, and textural materials.

(LO4) Employ idiomatic techniques typifying different instruments.

(S1) Time and project management - Project management.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures.

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

Syllabus
 

Lecture topics include: writing for string instruments, working with different string techniques, arranging for string quartet, writing for woodwinds and brass, arranging with woodwind quintet, writing for pitched and unpitched percussion instruments, arranging for percussion ensemble.

This course will use the Adler orchestration textbook available through the reading list. Different chapters of the Adler text will be assigned each week. In addition, various supplementary study resources will be posted on Canvas.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures are organized thematically and cover the core content of the module.
Schedule directed student hours: 24
Unscheduled directed student hours: 113
Attendance recorded: Yes
Self-Directed Learning involves studying materials posted on Canvas: reading texts, listening to music, studying supplied scores, watching performance videos.
Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars provide small-group discussions on practical topics from lecture.
Schedule directed student hours: 12
Unscheduled directed student hours: 0
Attendance recorded: Yes

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

 12

         36
Timetable (if known) 120 mins X 1 totaling 24
  		60 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		         
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Arrangement 1 Has Resit: Yes Anonymous: Yes Type: Musical Score Length: 3 minutes (minimum 2.5 minutes, maximum 3.5 minutes)  3    40       
Arrangement 2 Has Resit: Yes Anonymous: Yes Type: Musical Scores Length: 5 minutes (minimum 4.5 minutes, maximum 6.5 minutes)  5    60       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.